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Milano
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20121 Milano, Italy
Roma
Via Nomentana no 455
00162 Roma, Italy
Chiasso
Corso San Gottardo 14
6830 Chiasso - Canton Ticino (Lugano), Switzerland
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Hinterland Resource Guide
Introduction & City Areas...............................................................................................8
Airport Information......................................................................................................10
Baby Sitting & Maid Services........................................................................................11
Banking Services............................................................................................................12
Bookshops & Libraries..................................................................................................14
Cinemas & Theatres......................................................................................................15
Embassies - Consulates..................................................................................................16
Expat & Support Groups...............................................................................................19
Groceries & Supermarkets.............................................................................................20
Holidays & Festivities....................................................................................................21
Hospital & Medical Services..........................................................................................22
International Schools.....................................................................................................25
Internet Cafés................................................................................................................27
Museums and Historical Sites........................................................................................28
Parks..............................................................................................................................29
Pharmacies....................................................................................................................30
Police Stations...............................................................................................................31
Postal Services................................................................................................................32
Public Transport............................................................................................................33
Pubs - Clubs..................................................................................................................34
Religious Associations....................................................................................................35
Restaurants....................................................................................................................36
Shopping.......................................................................................................................40
Sport & Leisure.............................................................................................................41
Useful Numbers............................................................................................................43
Utilities..........................................................................................................................44
FAQ..............................................................................................................................46
Como is a lively and pleasant town with a very attractive historical
centre, and is located in the southern end of the eastern side of Lake
Como, a 50 kilometre long and extremely deep lake, and a popular
tourist destination.
A popular place for expats is Monza, situated approximately 40 minutes by car outside Milan. Considered family-friendly and quiet, an
international community has grown here because of its proximity to
the international schools in the area.
Varese is a small, quiet, town in the northwestern part of Lombardia. It
boasts a very picturesque setting, as it’s located around the Varese lake
and it’s surrounded by the Alps. Thanks to its many hill and lakeside
villas, Varese has been nick-named the “Garden City”.
City Overview
Hinterland Facts
Como: approx. 85,000
Monza: approx. 120,000
Varese: approx. 90,000
National status: Republic
Currency: € Euro
Time zone: GMT + 1
Main airports:
Linate
Malpensa
Orio al Serio (Bergamo)
Emergency numbers:
113 (Local police)
112 (National police)
115 (Fire)
118 (Ambulance)
Como
Situated in the southern end of the famous Como Lake (Lago di Como), Como
was founded by the Romans some two thousand years ago. Following the
Reneaissance period, it became famous place frequented by kings, writers, and
philosophers. Today, visitors can see countless villas that were built along the
shores of the lake that are surrounded by beautiful gardens, and have a magnificent
view of the lake. The most famous are probably Villa Olmo and Villa Erba.
Apart from its geographical location, Como is also famous for its silk
and wood manufacturing. Impressive landmarks and monuments include
the town’s cathedrals The Duomo and San Fedele. Another incredible thing
to see is the nine-hundred-year-old gateway, Porta Vittoria, and the Romanesque
church Sant’Abbondio.
Varese
Surrounded by mountains and lakes, Varese was in the old days considered a
safe and popular meeting point for travellers and traders on their way to major
cities like Milan and Turin. The town of Varese is surrounded by the Campo
dei Fiori gardens to the West, the Sacro Monte to the North, and a valley called
Valganna to the East. In the southern part of the city lies a beautiful lake, which
is appropriately called, Lago di Varese.
Named “The Garden City”, Varese is known for its many villas and gardens.
Most famous is the Estensi Palace and its surrounding garden. Built in 1760 as a summer
residence for the Duke of Modena, Francesco III d’Este, the palace today is the headquarters
of the Town Council. The city centre of Varese is an entirely pedestrianized area with shops,
boutiques, and restaurants. Corso Matteotti is the busiest meeting place of the city, where
friends meet and go shopping. On the first Sunday of every month, the centre is transformed
into a big open-air market thanks to the “Antico Mercato Bosino”, where antiques, African
goods, and local products can be found.
Monza
Although a city with Celtic origins, Monza’s history evolved during the Longobard times
when Queen Teodolinda converted the city’s population to Catholism. Today, Monza is
both an industrial as well as residential city and has a population of approximately 120,000.
The city’s main monument is the Cathedral dedicated to their Patron Saint, St. John the
Baptist. Located in the very centre of the city, the cathedral was built in the 14th century
on the same site as the previous baptistery, which was built in 595 on the orders of Queen
Teodelinda. Another famous landmark is the Royal Villa, (Villa Reale) one of the most
important neo-classical buildings in Italy. Commissioned by the archduke of Austria, the villa was completed in 1780. The villa also
has a beautiful garden where visitors can relax in the pictoresque surroundings.
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City Areas
Como, Varese and Monza are all popular expat areas, not only because of their beauty, but also because
of their vicinity to the headquarters of many companies, international schools, and of course Milan.
Como
Located approximately 40 km from Milan and some 10 minutes from the Swiss border, Como is one
of the most beautiful towns in northern Italy. Apart from the central part of the town, there are also a
number of smaller villages on the lake side where expats go to live. The most convenient, and without
a doubt, the most picturesque way to move between central Como and its surrounding lake areas is
by ferry. Come is also home to The International School of Como.
The historical centre of Como is a popular area because of its recently renovated houses and apartments.
The streets in central Como are quite narrow, so parking and driving may be difficult in certain parts
of the centre. Tavernola, just outside Como, is an attractive residential area approximately 10 minutes
by ferry and 20 miuntes by bus from Como. Housing consists of villas with beautiful views of the
lake. There is also a large shopping mall also located here.
Other surrounding villages include Cernobbio, located north of Como. Just like Tavernola, housing consists of villas. This is also
where the famous Villa D’Este is located, where international conventions are held frequently, and is considered “one of the most
relaxing places in the world to conduct business at”. Cernobbio is approximately 15 minutes by ferry and 25 minutes by bus from
central Como. Popular residential areas located further inland, include Grandate, Muggiò, and Albate, with newly built housing areas
located in the hills around Como. A car is necessary in order to reach these areas.
Varese
Some 60 kms northwest of Milan is Varese, an idyllic town located between lakes and the mountain
range close to the Swiss border. Varese is well connected by train and by freeway to Milan. Many
expats choose to live in the historic centre of Varese where recently renovated apartments of different
sizes are available. The central area is considered calm and a variety of shops and supermarkets are
available. The European School of Varese is also located here and close by, on the other side of the
border one can find the American School in Switzerland. For those who prefer quieter areas, outside
Varese, there are the lake districts such as Casbeno and Bobbiate, or the Valganna valley, where 4-5
bedroom villas with garden are available.
Monza
Located only 15 km northeast of Milan is Monza, a popular residential town for expats due to its
vicinity to Milan and recreational areas such as the Monza Park. The historical centre is mostly a
pedestrian area with recently renovated apartments and small shops. Twice a week there is also a big
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Airport Information
Milan has three airports, Linate, Malpensa, and Orio al Serio (Bergamo). The closest is Linate, which is
situated about 10 km from the city centre.
Malpensa is situated furthest from
the city centre, about 45 km.away.
The Orio Al Serio Airport is located
about 40 km. from the center of
Milan in a city called Bergamo. The
air travel network in Milan is divided
into three sectors: Linate serves shortroute flights, while Malpensa is used
by intercontinental, international,
national, and charter flights; BergamoOrio al Serio also serves international,
national, and charter flights. Flights
arriving to Milan directly from the U.S.
land at Malpensa.
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
Malpensa
Trains leave Malpensa every 30 minutes
from the Cadorna Train Station to
Malpensa Terminal One - Level One,
and the journey takes about 40 minutes.
Tickets can be bought at the station
or on the train, but note that tickets
cost more if purchased on the train.
Tickets costs 4.50 Euros and can be bought
at the Air Pullman desk.
Taxis from the airport to central Milan cost
between 50 - 65 Euros.
The Air Pullman goes from Milan
Central Station and Terminal 1
between 05:20 and 22:30, departing
every 20 minutes, every day. The
journey takes about one hour.
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N e ar M alp e nsa
First Hotel
V. Baracca 34
21019 Case Nuove Lombardo
Tel. 0331 71 70 45
800 433538
Linate
Buses (Star Fly) go between Linate and
Milan Central Station every 30 minutes.
The first departure from the Central
Station is 05:40 and the last is at 21:35.
The journey takes about one hour. Tickets
costs 4 Euros (adults) and 1,40 Euros
(children).
Hotel Villa Malpensa
V. Don A. Sacconago, 1
21010 Vizzola Ticino
Tel 0331 23 09 44
N e ar L inat e
Hotel Air
Via F. Baracca 2
20090 Milano Novegro di Segrate
Tel. 02 70200009
Bus number 73 leaves daily from Piazza
San Babila to Linate every 10 minutes and
costs 1 Euro.
Taxis from the airport to central Milan
costs between 12 - 18 Euros.
Orio Al Serio Airport
Trains depart from Orio Al Serio and go
directly to Milan Central Station. The
journey takes about 1 hour. Buses leave
daily between Milan Central Station and
the airport between 05:30 and 20:00.
Departures from the airport to the Central
An adult round-trip ticket costs 12 Station are daily between 08:30 and 22:15.
Euros and a one-way ticket costs 9 Prices are 6.70 Euros for adults and 3,35
Euros. For children (between 4-12 Euros for children between 2 - 12 years.
years), the price is 6 Euros for a roundtrip and 4.5 Euros one-way ticket.
The Malpensa Bus Express runs from
both Milan Central Station and
Malpensa Terminal 1 between 05:10
and 23:50, departing every 20 minutes.
The journey takes about 1.5 hours.
Tickets are bought on the bus. The price
is 5.50 Euros for a one-way ticket. The
express bus also stops at Terminal Two.
Airport Hotels
Hotel Montini
Via G. Di Vittorio 39
20068 Peschiera Borromeo
Tel. 02 54 75 031
N ear O rio A l S erio
Una Hotel Bergamo
Via Borgo Palazzo 154 24125 Bergamo Tel.
035 308111
Starhotel Cristallo Palace
Via Betty Ambiveri 35
24126 Bergamo
Tel. 035 311211
Rent-a-car
MALPENSA
Sixt
02 70 20 02 68
Thrifty-Italy by Car
02 76 11 02 34
LINATE
Autoeuropa
02 70 20 81 54
Avis
02 71 72 14
Avis
02 58 58 481
Easy Car
02 70 20 82 61
Hertz
02 58 58 10 81
Europcar
02 76 11 02 58
Europcar
02 58 58 621
Hertz
02 70 20 02 56
Maggiore
02 58 58 11 33
Maggiore
02 71 72 10
ORIO AL SERIO
Sixt
02 58 58 02 71
AutoEuropa
02 58 58 10 48
Avis
035 310 192
Hertz
035 31 12 58
Europcar
035 31 86 22
Maggiore
035 31 22 31
Babysitting
When looking for a baby-sitter or a maid you have various options to choose from. Usually, they can
be divided into three sections; hourly, daily or live-in. We highly recommend that you check references
from all applicants.
Should you require Babysitting or Maid services, your Local Counsellor can source some suitable candidates and arrange interviews
at your convenience.
Agencies Directory
Milano Work Service
Via Fratelli Bronzetti, 3
20129 Milan
Tel. 02 70 10 98 58
www.milanoworkservice.it
Baby sitting and maid services
Operates in all three towns
Milano Multiservice
Via Veniero, 16
20148 Milan
Tel. 02 39 27 166
Baby sitting and maid services
Operates in all three towns
MONZA
Adifamily
Via Bergomi 15
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 321236
Baby sitting services
VARESE
Adiser
Piazza Giovanni XXIII, 11
Tel. 0332 241947
Baby sitting services
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Banking
The banking system in Italy is well organized and offers a full range of services. Banks are generally open
from Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 13.30 and for 60 to 90 minutes in the afternoon between 14.30
and 16.00, they are always closed at weekends.
TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT
In order to open a bank account you
will need to go in person to the bank
o f yo u r c h o i c e w i t h t h e f o l l ow i n g
documentation:
- Passport (NB This applies also to EU
citizens – passport is only form of ID
accepted)
- Fiscal code
- Salary Sheet
TYPES OF ACCOUNTS AVAILABLE
There are two types of current accounts
available:
Resident’s Account - If you are already
registered at the Town Hall. Bank fees
are cheaper than those of non – resident
accounts and you are entitled to all
services the bank provides:
- Credit Card
- ATM/Debit Card (‘Bancomat’)
- Cheque book
- On line banking
Non-Resident’s Account – You can
open a bank account even if you are not
yet registered at the Town Hall. Bank
fees are higher and you are entitled to
fewer services which vary from bank to
bank but generally include only ATM
Card and a cheque book.
In order to open a joint bank account,
both parties must go to the bank in
person. There are two different kinds
of joint bank account:
‘Conto corrente cointestato a firme
disgiunte’ - where either person can
make transactions without the other’s
signature.
‘Conto corrente cointestato a firme
congiunte’- where both signatures are
required for every transaction.
SERVICES PROVIDED
ATM/DEBIT CARD (‘BANCOMAT’)
A Bancomat card can be used to pay for
items directly and to withdraw cash in
Italy and abroad.
Almost all ATM machines are available
24-hours. They are located outside
banks, in shopping malls, in airports,
train stations, large hospitals.
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Be aware that if you use your own bank’s ATM
machines, operations are free of charge; on the
other hand if you use ATM machines of other
banks you will be charged a handling fee – this
varies from bank to bank but is between 1 and
3 Euros for each action.
Ser vices available through ATM machines
are:
- Mobile SIM recharge
- Bank statement consultation
- Utilities bills payment
- Cash and cheque deposit
In case of theft or loss of a Bancomat, it
is necessary to block it. This can be done
by d i a l i n g t h e f o l l ow i n g t o l l - f re e p h o n e
numbers:
- For Bancomats with a chip: 800 902631
- For Standard Bancomats: 800 822 056
CREDIT CARD
Credit cards can be used to pay directly at
shops or on line, to pay utilities bills if you
have this facility, to withdraw money from
ATM machines (interest rate is charged for
this service)
Italian credit card accounts have to either be
settled on a monthly basis by funds being
withdrawn from your current account (check
debit date with your bank) or by monthly
installments in case you opt for the revolving
option (check interest rates with your bank).
Most common credit cards are:
AMEX 800.131.141
VISA: 800 819 014
MASTERCARD: 800.269.269
DINERS CLUB: 06.35.75.333
In case of theft or loss of cards, the numbers to
call are as follows:
AMEX: 06 72 2803 71 or 06 72 282 or 800.
87 2000
VISA: 800.207.167
MASTER CARD: 800.207.167
DINERS CLUB: 800 86 40 64
Cheques can either be:
Assegno bancario trasferibile
(Transferable cheque): this kind of cheque
can be cashed by a different person than
the one in whose name the check was
originally written out , by signing it on the
back (in italian “girata”, or ‘turned over’).
Transferable cheques can be for a value of
up to E 12.500,00 only. If the cheque is
cashed by the person it was written out to
or transferred to, the individual must write
their “codice fiscale” (italian fiscal code)
on the back of the cheque. If the cheque
is instead paid into a bank account the
“codice fiscale” is not required.
A ssegno bancario non trasferibile (
Account payee only cheque ): this kind of
cheque can be cashed only by the person
in who’s name it was written . All cheques
of a value greater than E12.500,00 must
be account payee only.
Assegno circolare ( Open/bearer cheque):
this kind of cheque is payable to the person
it was written out to and who presents it
for payment at a counter of the same bank
that issued it. It is issued by the bank of
an individual that has a bank account
with that bank (in this case the sum will
be deducted from the bank account in
question) or in the case of an individual
who does not have a bank account the
value of the cheque must be paid in cash to
the bank. An assegno circolare must to be
cashed within 30 days of its date of issue.
ON LINE BANKING
The online banking service allows you to:
- Perform a financial transaction such as
an account to account transfer
- Monitor your bank statement and list of
movements (incoming and outgoing)
- Recharge your mobile phone
CHEQUE BOOK
A cheque (Assegno Bancario) can be used to
make payments and the sum will be debited
from your bank account on the same day if
it is cashed on the same bank, otherwise it
generally takes 6 working days to debit/credit
your account Cheques are not usually accepted
in shops, airports or train stations but are most
often used in for the payment of services or
between private individuals.
Popular Banks in Italy
Intesa San Paolo
Unicredit Banca
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Banco Popolare
UBI Banca
BNL – Gruppo BNP Paribas
Banca Popolare di Milano - BPM
Banco Posta
Exchange Services
In Italy there are lots of change offices that are usually open nonstop from 8:30 to 20:00. Travelers’ cheques, money transfers,
and cash advances on Credit Cards are available.
Change offices can be found in the centre of the city (tourist
areas) and in airports and larger train stations.
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Bookshops and Libraries
Below you will find a list of bookshops and libraries where books in English and other languages may
be available. Note that the selection is better in bookshops located in central Milan.
COMO
Noseda
Via Cesare Cantù 51
22100 Como
Tel. 031 263051
Colombo
Via Mugiasca 2
22100 Como
Tel. 031 270462
Books can also be ordered
upon request
Volitana
Piazza Vittoria 34
22100 Como
Tel. 031 268244
MONZA
Libraccio Due
Piazza Independenza 4
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 2302394
Libreria Teodelinda
di Zanzi Romeo
Piazza Duomo 8
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 3900066
Books can also be ordered
upon request.
Libri & Libri
Piazza Trento Trieste 13
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 2300657
MILAN
American Bookstore
Via Camperio 16
Tel. 02 87 89 20
The Culture of Li Jiang Ling Library
(Italian, Chineese and English
publications)
Via Messina, 23
Tel. 02 34 92 370
Feltrinelli
Via Manzoni 12
Tel. 02 76 00 03 86
French Library
Via S. P. all’Orto, 10
Tel. 02 76 00 17 67
Il Libro
Via Ozanam 11
Tel. 02 20 49 022
Hoepli International Bookstore
Via U. Hoepli 5
Tel. 02 86 48 71
[email protected]
www.hoepli.it
Panton’s English Bookshop
Via Mascheroni 12
Tel. 02 46 94 468
[email protected]
www.englishbookshop.it
British Council Library
Via Manzoni 38
Tel. 02 77 22 21
www.britishcouncil.it/milan/eng/english/
index.htm
Messagerie Musicali
Galleri del Corso 2
Tel. 02 76 05 51
www.messaggerie.net
Rizzoli
Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele 79
Tel. 02 86995642
Libreria Internazionale Accademia
Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele 17
Tel. 02 86 46 40 08
CSSU - Centro Studi Stati Uniti
C/O Istituto di Anglistica
Piazza Sant’ Alessandro 1
Tel. 02 58 35 35 93
[email protected]
Internazionale Cavour
Piazza Cavour 1
Tel. 02 65 95 644
VARESE
Pontiggia Marco
Corso Aldo Moro 3
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 282182
Veroni
Via Robbioni 5
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 282325
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Cinemas & Theatres
Are you tired of watching your favourite actors speaking neatly dubbed Italian or do you perhaps feel
ready to dive into the cultural scene of Hinterland?
Below you will find a list of cinemas offering films in English. Please note that the offer may be restricted to certain days of the week.
Also note that the theatres enlisted are not for an English-speaking audience as most plays are in Italian. For more info about the
cinema’s schedule pls check: http://www.Hinterlandjournal.com/movies
CINEMAS
THEATRES
COMO
Cinema Teatro Politeama
Viale Cavallotti 1
22100 Como
Tel 031 273000
COMO
Teatro Sociale Como
Via Bellini 3
22100 Como
Tel. 031 270170
[email protected]
www.teatrosocialecomo.it
Cinema Teatro Gloria
Via Varesina 72
22100 Como
Tel. 031 523995
Cinema Astra
Viale Giulio Cesare 3
22100 Como
Tel. 031 261234
Cinema Astoria
Via XX Settembre 5
22100 Como
Tel. 031 262170
MONZA
Cinema Astra
Via Marconi 33
Tel. 039 323190
Films in English every Monday
VARESE
Politeama
P.zza XX Settembre 4
Tel. 0332 28 42 89
Every Wednesday
MONZA
Teatro Manzoni Monza
Via Manzoni 23
Monza
Tel. 039 386500
Theatres in Milano
Anteo Musicine Teatro
(Mondays only)
Via Milazzo, 9
Tel. 02 65 97 732
www.anteospaziocinema.com
Arcobaleno
(Tuesdays only)
Viale Tunisia 11
Tel. 02 29406054
Cinema Centrale
(Thursdays only)
Via Torino 30
Tel. 02 874826
Mexico
(Thursdays only)
Via Savona 57
Tel. 02 48951802
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Embassies and Consulates
Embassies and Consulates in Italy:
americaS
Argentina
Piazzale Esquilino 2, 00185 Roma
Tel. 06 48 80 296
Belize
Via Emilio de Cavalieri 12, 00198
Roma
Tel. 06 84 17 907
Bolivia
Via Brenta 2, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 88 41 001
Brazil
Via di S. Maria dell’ Anima 32
00186 Roma
Tel: 06 6789353
Canada
Via G.B. De Rossi 27, 00161
Roma
Tel. 06 44 59 81
www.canada.it
Chile
Via Po 23, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 88 41 433
Colombia
Via Pisanelli 4, 00196 Roma
Tel. 06 36 14 348
Costa Rica
Via B. Eustachio 22, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 44 251 046
Cuba
Via Licinia 7, 00153 Roma
Tel. 06 57 82 032
Dominican Republic
Via Pisanelli 1, 00196 Roma
Tel. 06 36 00 43 77
Equador
Piazza Albania 10, 00153 Roma
Tel: 06 57 56 482
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El Salvador
Via Castellini 13, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 76 605
Jamaica
Via G. Sgambati 1, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 85 42 494
Guatemala
Via Colli della Farnesina 128, 00194 Roma
Tel. 06 36 307 392
Haiti
Via di Villa Patrizi 7, 00161 Roma
Tel 06 44 254 106
Honduras
Via G. B Vico 40, 00196 Roma
Tel. 06 32 20 516
Mexico
Via Spallanzani 16, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 44 11 51
Nicaragua
Via Brescia 16, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 84 13 471
Panama
Viale Regina Margherita 239, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 44 252 173
Paraguay
Via Castro Pretorio 116, 00185 Roma
Tel. 06 44 65 517
Perù
Via F. Siacci 4, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 70 578
United States of America
Via Veneto 119a, 00187 Roma
Tel. 06 46 741
www.usembassy.it
Uruguay
Via Veneto 183, 00187 Roma
Tel. 06 48 21 776
Venezuela
Via Tartaglia 11, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 79 019
AFRICA
Algeria
Via B. Oriani 26, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 84 141
Angola
Via F. Bernardini 21, 00165 Roma
Tel. 06 39 36 65 70
Burkina Faso
Via Alessandria 26, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 44 24 97 25
Cameroon
Via Siracusa 4/6, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 44 29 12 85
Cape Verde
Via G. Carducci 4, 00187 Roma
Tel. 06 47 44 643
Congo (Brazzaville)
Via Barberini 3, 00187 Roma
Tel. 06 42 01 07 79
Congo (Kinshasa)
Via Ombrone 8/10, 00198 Roma
Tel. 347 55 67 732
Egypt
Via Salaria 267, 00199 Roma
Tel. 06 84 40 191
Ethiopia
Via Vesalio 16, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 44 03 652
Gabon
Via Mercalli 25, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 69 13 90
www.ambassade-gabon-Hinterland.org
Ghana
Via Ostriana 4, 00199 Roma
Tel. 06 86 21 56 91
Guinea
Via A. Ristori 8/13, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 78 989
Ivory Coast
Via Guglielmo Saliceto 8, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 44 23 11 29
Kenya
Via Archimede 164, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 82 717
Tunisia
Via Asmara 7, 00199 Roma
Tel. 06 86 03 060
Lesotho
Via Serchio 8, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 85 42 496
Zimbabwe
Via Virgilio 5, 00193 Roma
Tel. 06 68 30 82 82
Liberia
Via A. Vivaldi 15, 00199 Roma
Tel. 06 86 32 90 34
ASIA AND OCEANIA
Libya
Via Nomentana 365, 00162 Roma
Tel. 06 86 32 09 51
Madagascar
Via Zandonai 84/a, 00194 Roma
Tel. 06 36 30 01 83
Mali
Via Antonio Bosio 2, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 44 25 40 68
Marocco
Via Spallanzani 8/10, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 44 02 506
Mauritania
Via G. Paisiello 26, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 85 57 949
Afghanistan
Tel. 06 86 11 009
Australia
Via Alessandria 215, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 85 27 21
Bangladesh
Via Bertoloni 14, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 78 541
China
Via Bruxelles 56, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 88 48 186
Cyprus
Via Denza 15, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 88 365
Mozambique
Via Corridoni 14, 00195 Roma
Tel. 06 37 51 48 52
India
Via XX Settembre 5, 00187 Hinterland
Tel. 06-4884642/3/4/5
www.indianembassy.it
Niger
Via Baiamonti 10, 00195 Roma
Tel. 06 37 29 013
Indonesia
Via Campania 55 00187 Roma
Tel: 06 42 00 911
Nigeria
Via Orazio 14/18, 00193 Roma
Tel. 06 68 96 243
Israel
Via M. Mercati 12, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 32 21 541
roma.mfa.gov.il
Qatar
Via A. Bosio 14, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 44 24 94 50
Senegal
Via Giulia 66, 00186 Roma
Tel. 06 68 72 353
Rep. of South Africa
Via Tanaro 14, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 85 25 41
www.sudafrica.it
Sudan
Via Spallanzani 24, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 44 03 609
Tanzania
Via C. Beccaria 88, 00196 Roma
Tel. 06 36 00 52 34
Japan
Via Q. Sella 60, 00187 Roma
Tel. 06 48 79 91
www.ambasciatajp.it
Jordan
Via Marchi 1/b, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 86 20 53 04
Myanmar
Via G. Rossini 18, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 85 49 374
meHinterland.itgo.com
New Zeland
Via Zara 28, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 44 17 171
North Korea
Via Ludovico di Savoia 23, 00185
Roma
Tel. 06 77 20 90 94
Oman
Via della Camilluccia 625, 00135
Roma
Tel. 06 36 30 05 17
Pakistan
Via della Camilluccia 682, 00135
Roma
Tel. 06 36 30 17 75
www.pak.gov.pk
Philippines
Via delle Medaglie d’Oro 112,
00136 Roma
Tel. 06 39 74 66 21
Qatar
Via A. Bosio 14, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 44 24 94 50
Saudi Arabia
Via G.B. Pergolesi 9, 00198
Roma
Tel. 06 84 48 51
www.arabia-saudita.it
South Korea
Tel. 06 80 88 769
Syria
Piazza Aracoeli 1, 00186 Roma
Tel. 06 67 97 791
Sri Lanka
Via Cuboni Giuseppe 6/8 00197
Roma
Tel: 06 32 24 202
Kuwait
Via Archimede 124, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 78 415
Thailand
Viale Spalla Erminio 41, 00142
HinterlandTel. 06 50 30 805
Libanon
Via Carissimi 38, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 85 57 119
Uzbekistan
Via Tolmino 12, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 85 42 456
Malaysia
Tel. 06 84 15 764
Vietnam
Via Clitunno 34, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 85 43 223
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Yemen
Viale Regina Margherita 1, 00198
Roma
Tel. 06 84 16 711
EUROPE
Albania
Via Asmara 5, 00199 Roma
Tel. 06 86 21 44 75
Armenia
Via Colli della Farnesina 174, 00194
Roma
Tel. 06 32 96 638
Austria
Via G.B. Pergolesi 3, 0198 Roma
Tel. 06 84 40 141
Belarus
Via delle Apli Apuane 16, 00141
Roma
Tel. 06 82 08 141
Georgia
Piazza di Spagna 20, 00187 Roma
Tel. 06 69 94 19 72
Portugal
Viale Liegi 21, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 84 48 01
Germany
Via San Martino della Battaglia 4, 00185
Roma
Tel. 06 44 52 672
www.deutschebotschaft-rom.it
Romania
Via Tartaglia 36, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 72 541
www.roembit.org
Greece
Via Mercadante 36, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 84 19 719
Ireland
Piazza Campitelli 3, 00186 Roma
Tel. 06 69 79 121
Jugoslavia
Via Monti Parioli 20, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 32 00 805
Latvia
Tel. 06 88 41 227
Belgium
Via Monti Parioli 49, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 36 09 511
www.belgium.fgov.be
Lithuania
Viale di Villa Grazioli 9, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 85 59 052
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Via Albertelli Pilo 11, 00195 Roma
Tel: 06 37 28 509
Luxembourg
Via di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme 90,
00185 Roma
Tel. 06 77 20 11 77
Bulgaria
Via Rubens 21, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 32 24 643
Macedonia
Via Bruxelles 73-75, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 84 24 11 09
Czech Republic
Via dei Gracchi 322, 00192 Roma
Tel. 06 32 44 459
Malta
Lungotevere Marzio 12, 00186 Roma
Tel. 06 68 79 990
Croatia
Via Bodio 74, 00191 Roma
Tel. 06 36 30 73 00
Moldavia
Via Montebello 8, 00185 Roma
Tel. 06 47 82 44 00
Denmark
Via. Monte Parioli 50, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 32 00 441
www.danishembassy.it
Monaco
Via Bertoloni 36, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 83 361
Estonia
Tel. 06 84 40 751
Netherlands
Via M. Mercati 8, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 32 15 827
www.olanda.it
Finland
Via Lisbona 3, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 85 22 31
France
Piazza Farnese 67, 00186 Roma
Tel. 06 68 60 11
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Norway
Via Terme Deciane 7, 00153 Roma
Tel. 06 57 17 031
www.amb-norvegia.it
Poland
Via Rubens 20, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 32 16 073
www.ambasciatapolonia.it
Russia
Via Gaeta 5, 00185 Roma
Tel.44 68 683
San Marino
Via E. Duse 35, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 72 511
Slovakia
Via Colli della Farnesina 144, 00194 Roma
Tel. 06 36 71 51
Slovenia
Via L. Pisano 10, 00197 Roma
Tel. 06 80 81 075
Spain
Piazza di Spagna 55, 00187 Roma
Tel: 06 67 83 106
Sweden
Piazza Rio De Janeiro 3, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 44 19 41
Switzerland
Tel. 06 80 95 71
www.eda.admin.ch/roma
Turkey
Via Palestro 28, 00185 Roma
Tel. 06 44 52 209
UK and Northern Irleland
Via XX Settembre 80/a, 00187 Roma
Tel. 06 42 20 00 01
www.britain.it
Ukraine
Via G. d’Arezzo 7, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 84 17 854
www.amb-ucraina.com
Hungary
Via dei Villini 16, 00161 Roma
Tel. 06 44 23 05 67
Uzbekistan
Via Tolmino 12, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 84 13 706
Vatican City
Via Po 27, 00198 Roma
Tel. 06 85 52 092
www.vatican.va
Expatriate and Support Groups
Hinterland has a large expatriate population, and has many social and support groups for foreigners.
Democrats Abroad Italy
Theresa Morelli
Casella Postale 44
Casciago, Varese
Tel./fax 03 32 82 07 88
Americans in Milan
Harriet Evans Porto
Tel. 03 14 01 413
Fax. 03 14 01 877
[email protected]
PWA - Professional Women’s
Association
Leah Janeczko, President
Milan
Tel. 02 69 31 1145
Benvenuto Club of Milan
Debbie Morehouse
President Circolo Volta
Via Giusti 16
Milan
Tel. 02 75 33 421 Fax. 02 75 33 421
[email protected]
Italian/Irish Business Association
Via S. Maria Segreta 6
Milan
Tel. 02 72 02 661
Fax. 02 86 90 243
Internationally Yours
Via Primula 19a
Cusano, Milan
Tel./fax 02 61 96 228
L’Istituto Italo Cinese
Via Carducci 18
Milan
Tel. 02 86 90 984
Fax. 02 72 00 02 36
[email protected]
www.china-italy.com
Benvenuto Club of Monza
Ms. Stubley
Tel. 039 671359
Canadiana
Canadian Women in Milan
Viale Tunisia 36
Milan
Tel. 02 66 94 982
[email protected]
American Citizens Abroad
Via Roma 66
Saronno, Varese
Tel./fax 02 96 22 431
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Groceries and Supermarkets
There are several large supermarket chains in Italy that provide fresh produce, frozen, canned and packaged
foods.
The major chains are Carrefour, PAM Supermercati, SIDIS, COOP, Eurospin, SIR, Todis, Auchn and EuHinterlandrcato. They are
located throughout the region of Milano Hinterland and opening hours are usually between 8.30 and 19.30. In the summer, the
supermarkets are usually open half an hour longer.
Supermarkets
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PIM
www.supermercatipim.it
Penny Market
www.pennymarket.it
SIR
www.supermercatisir.it
Conad
www.conad.it
Eurospin
www.eurospin.it
Unicoop
www.coopfirenze.it
GS
www.g-s.it
Pam
www.e-pam.it
CooP
www.coop.it
Carrefour
www.carrefouritalia.it
Todis
www.todis.it
Auchan
www.auchan.it
Esselunga
www.esselunga.it
Elite
www.superelite.it
Holidays and Festivities
Mark national and regional public holidays on your calendar. Below you will find a complete list.
Apart from the national holidays in box on right, each town has a day of festivities for its Patron Saint. There are 365 Patron Saints
- one for each day of the year. The Patron Saints of Hinterland are St. Peter and St. Paul, celebrated on June 29.
WARNING!
Although in recent years things have improved, Hinterland virtually ‘dies’ during the month of August. Many businesses close for
the entire month, as the Romans leave for the sea or mountains to escape the humidity of the city.
The 15th is a festivity called ‘Ferragosto’. On this day any Romans remaining in the city traditionally go to the country for the day.
Everyday life in this period is almost completely put on hold in Hinterland, so forewarned is forearmed!
Calendar
January 1 New Year
January 6 Epiphany
March/April Easter
April 25 Liberation Day
May 1 Labour Day
June 29 Saint Peter & Saint Paul
(City of Hinterland)
August 15 Ferragosto
November 1 All Saints Day
December 8 Immaculate Conception
December 25 Christmas Day
December 26 Saint Steven
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Hospitals and Medical Services
Medical centers established by the UN are the most reputable in the city and are popular amongs
expats.
The public Italian health care system, ‘Servizio Sanitario Nazionale’, is practically free of charge and includes medicines, doctor’s visits
and hospitalization. There is, however, a ‘ticket’ which has to be paid for every service. Some private health care has been approved
by the state system. This means that if you choose these hospitals there will be a small payment to be made directly in the hospital
according to the treatment received.
PUBLIC HEALTH CARE
In order for a foreigner to prove eligible for the public system, basic requirements are necessary: possession of a valid visa, either
student, employment - or self employment and/or family. Like in many other countries, the public health system can be a strain with
long waiting lists and poor facilities. That is why many, or at least those who can afford it, choose to take out a private insurance
policy as well.
PRIVATE HEALTH CARE
Private insurance plans generally costs at least Euro 1000 per year, depending on the coverage provided. Private plans have the
advantage of providing disability pay if you are not able to perform your usual occupation.
The biggest Italian private insurance company is ‘Istituto Naionale delle Assicurazioni’ (INA). Others include ‘Sanicard’, ‘Filo
Diretto’, ‘Europe Assistance’ and ‘Pronto Assistance’.
Emergency Rooms - pronto soccorso
COMO
Ospedale Sant’Anna
Via Napoleona 60
Tel. 031 5855249
MONZA
Ospedale San Gerardo
Via Donizetti 106
Tel. 039 2331
VARESE
Ospedale di Circolo e
Fondazione Macchi
Viale Borri 57
Tel. 0332 278 111
Emergency Numbers
Calls are free from phone booths,
in Italian only.
113 (Local police)
112 (National police)
115 (Fire)
118 (Ambulance)
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In and around Milan, there are several doctors and medical services where English is spoken. The directory below is a list doctors and
medical services where English is spoken.
Allergists
Mariolina Salvini
Via Senato 26
Milan
Tel. 02 76 00 12 04
Fax. 02 76 0012 04
[email protected]
Giuseppe Ghislanzoni
Viale G. Galeazzo 29
Milan
Tel. 02 58 31 00 95
Cardiologists
Roberto Margaria
Via Caroli Luigi 3
Milan
Tel. 02 25 94 204
M. J Keble
Via Salomone 11
Milan
Tel. 02 50 34 86
Chiropractors
International Health Centre
Via San Paolo 15
Milan
Tel. 02 72 00 40 80
Fax. 02 86 56 90
[email protected]
Shane Wells (The Milan Clinic)
Via Cerva 25
Milan
Tel. 02 76 01 60 47
Fax. 02 76 39 05 56
Jean-Jacques Lob de Lieuneuve
Visconti Medicina (Studio
Polispecialistico)
Via Santuario delle Grazie Vecchie 17
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 230 18 02 / 03 / 04
Dentists and
Orthodontists
International Health Center
Via San Paolo 15
Milan
Tel. 02 72 00 40 80
Fax 02 86 56 90
[email protected]
The Milan Clinic
Via Cerva 25
Milan
Tel. 02 76 01 60 47
Fax. 02 76 39 05 56
[email protected]
DENTAL SURGEONS
Andrea D’Ottavio (The Milan
Clinic)
Via Cerva 25
Milan
Tel. 02 76 01 60 47
Walter Rao
Piazza Castello 19
Pavia
Tel. 038 25 30 730
Fax. 038 25 30 731
[email protected]
Titus Schneiders
Via San Marco 28
Pisogne (Brescia)
Tel. 036 486 811
Fax. 036 48 68 11
Studio di Odontoiatria Specialistica
Associato
Via Montenapoleone 19
Milan
Tel. 02 76 00 86 27
Fax. 02 76 00 86 27
Michel Tastet
Via San Paolo 15
Milan
Tel. 02 86 34 77
Fax. 02 86 34 77
Cocozza Raffaele
Viale Borri Luigi 47
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 810230
Studio Dentistico Longo
Via Modena Gustavo 50
Sesto S. Giovanni
Tel. 02 24 81 622
Studio Medico Dentistico Longo
Galleria Unione 1
Milan
Tel. 02 80 13 20
Fax. 02 80 12 37
Dermatologists
Carlo Urbani (The Milan Clinic)
Via Cerva 25
Milan
Tel. 02 76 01 60 47
Fax. 02 76 39 05 56
Evelyn Klein
(International Health Care Center)
Via San Paolo 15
Milan
Tel. 02 72 00 40 80
Fax. 02 86 56 90
Ear, Nose
& Throat Specialist
Anita Jackoel
Via Buonarroti Michelangelo 19
Milan
Tel. 02 49 82 822
Fax. 02 86 45 01 27
Gastroenterologists
Riccardo Scarcella
Via Perticari Giulio 17
Milan
Tel. 02 27 20 17 74
Antonia Cortella (The Milan Clinic)
Via Cerva 25
Milan
Tel. 02 76 01 60 47
Fax. 02 76 39 05 56
Angelo Piluso
(International Health Centre)
Via San Paolo 15
Milan
Tel. 02 72 00 40 80
Fax 02 86 56 90
Reint Reynders
Via Bandello Matteo 2
Milan
Tel. 02 48 00 85 85
Fax. 02 49 82 304
[email protected]
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General Practitioners
James Abbott (The Milan Clinic)
Via Cerva 25
Milan
Tel. 02 76 01 60 47
Fax. 02 76 39 05 56
William S. Freilich
(American International Medial
Center)
Via Mercalli Giuseppe 11
20122 Milan
Tel. 02 58 31 98 08
Fax. 02 58 31 66 05
Jack Michele Turner
Via Bisanzio 11
Milan
Tel. 02 45 22 701
Fax. 02 4091 01 33
Judith Weston
Via San Paolo 15
Milan
Tel. 02 72 00 40 80
Fax. 02 86 56 90
Alberto Segalini
Via San Francesco 22
Lodi
Tel. 0371 411561
Dr. Francesco Avaldi
Via Marconi 22
Lodi
Tel. 0371 413348
Homeopathists
Carlo Cenerelli
Via Monte Rosa 51
Milan
Tel. 02 49 87 186
Fax. 02 48 00 2837
Valerio Grandi
Via Uberti Giulio 29
Milan
Tel. 02 29 51 84 13
Obstetricians /
Gynaecologists
James Abott (The Milan Clinic)
Via Cerva 25
Milan
Tel. 02 76 01 60 47
Fax. 02 76 39 05 56
Anna Maria Mattei
Via Plinio 1
Milan
Tel. 02 29 51 42 18
Fax. 02 29 51 26 18
Judith Weston
Via San Paolo 15
Milan
Tel. 02 72 00 40 80
Fax. 02 86 56 90
Oncologists/
Hermatologists
European Institute of Oncology
Viale Ripamonti 435
Milan
Tel. 02 57 48 95 43
Fax. 02 57 48 92 11
[email protected]
www.ieo.it
Pediatricians
James Abbott (The Milan Clinic)
Via Cerva 25
Milan
Tel. 02 76 01 60 47
Fax. 02 76 39 05 56
Physical Therapists
Daniela H. Jurisic
Via Chiozzo 11
Pavia
Tel. 038 25 27 575
Fax. 038 25 27 575
Phsychiatrists
Anna Arduini
Via Visconti Venosta Emilio 5
Tel. 02 55 01 15 38
Fax. 02 55 01 15 38
Carlo Cazzullo
Piazza Duse Eleonora 1
Tel. 02 76 00 57 93
Fax. 02 29 40 29 22
Ferruccio Osimo
Via Pelizza da Volpedo 12
Tel. 02 49 81 634
Fax. 02 64 44 52 22
[email protected]
Vivienna Hall (The Milan Clinic)
Via Cerva 25
Milan
Tel. 02 76 01 60 47
Fax. 02 76 39 05 56
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International Schools
The Regional Educational Offices will be assisting you in finding the best solution for your child:
Look for Uffici scolastici regionali http://www.pubblica.istruzione.it
INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITIES
American University of Hinterland
Via Pietro Roselli 4
00153 Hinterland
Tel. 06 58 33 09 19
http://www.aur.edu/
European School of Economics
Largo Nazareno 15
00187 Hinterland
Tel. 06 67 80 503
Temple University Hinterland
Lungotevere Arnaldo da Brescia, 15
00196 Hinterland
Tel. 06 32 02 808
[email protected]
http://www.temple.edu
John Cabot University
Via della Lungara 233,
00165 Hinterland
Tel. 06 68 19 121
[email protected]
http://www.johncabot.edu
Università degli Studi di Perugia
Piazza dell’Università, 1
06100 Perugia
Tel. 075 5851
Fax 075 585 2512
http://www.unipg.it
Teaching is conducted in Italian, but
the university accepts foreign students.
United World College of the Adriatic
O.N.L.U.S
Via Trieste 29
34103 Duino (Ts)
Trieste
Tel. 040 3739111
Fax 040 373920
SISSA / ISAS
Via Beirut 4
34014 Trieste
Tel. 040 37 87 463
Fax 040 3787528
http://www.sissa.it
MILANO AND HINTERLAND
French schools
Lycée Stendhal
www.lsmi.it
Via Laveno, 12 - 20148 Milano
Tel : (+39) 02.48.79.61
St. John’s University
Via Santa Maria Mediatrice 22/24
00165 Hinterland
Tel. 06 39 38 42
[email protected]
http://new.stjohns.edu
English schools
International School of Milan
www.ism-ac.it
Primary School
(Early Years and Elementary School) –
via Paravia 5
Tel: 02 40.41.261
Fax:02 48.71.58.63
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS:
GENOVA
English schools
International School in Genoa
(age range 3-18)
www.aisge.it
Via Quarto 13/c, Genoa, 16148 – IT
Tel. +39010386528
Fax +39010398700
Deutsche Schule Genua
(age range 4-18)
www.dsgenua.de
Via Mylius 1
16128 Genova
Tel. 010.564334
Fax. 010.5960318
Turin
French schools
Lycée français Jean Giono
www.lyceegionoturin.it
Viale Thovez, 11 - 10131 Turin
Tel : 011 660 29 55
English schools
A.C.A.T. - International School of
Turin
www.acat-ist.it
Vicolo Tiziano, 10 - 10024 Moncalieri
(TO)
Tel: 011 - 645.967
Fax: 011 - 643.298
Middle School – via Caccialepori 22
Tel: 02 48.70.80.76
Fax:02 48.70.36.44
High School – via G. Bellini 1
Tel: 02 42.29.05.77
Fax:02 42.35.428
American School of Milan
www.asmilan.org
Via K. Marx 14,
20090 Noverasco di Opera (MI)
Tel. 02 5300001
Fax. 02 9366093
Sir James Henderson School
www.sjhschool.com
Via Pisani Dossi, 16
20134 Milan
Tel. 02 210941
Fax. 02 21094 224
Bilingual European School
www.beschool.eu
Via Val Cismon 9
20162 Milano
Tel. 02-66117449
Fax: 0039-02-66116379
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Japanese
Scuola Giapponese di Milano
www.mngitalia.net
Via Arzaga 10, 20146 Milano
Tel . 02-4150291
Fax . 02-48301078
German schools
Scuola Germanica di Milano
www.dsmailand.it
Via Legnano 24
20121 Milano
Tel. 02.6597614
Fax. 02.45499588
Marymount International School of
Hinterland
www.marymountHinterland.org
Via di Villa Lauchli, 180
00191 Hinterland
Tel. 06 36 29 101
Fax. 06 36 30 17 38
Core International School of
Hinterland
www.coreinternationalschool.it
Core International School
Via Crati 19 - 00199 Hinterland
Tel. 068411137
FLORENCE
French schools
Ecole Victor Hugo de Florence
http://ecole.florence.free.fr
Via Gioberti, 67 - 50121 Firenze
Tel : (+39) 055677110
The American Overseas School of
Hinterland
www.aosr.org
Via Cassia 811
00189 Hinterland
Tel. 06.334381
Fax. 06.3326.2608
English schools
International School of Florence
www.isfitaly.org
Villa le Tavernule - via del Carota, 23/25
50012 Bagno a Ripoli (FI)
Tel. 055 6461007
Fax: 055 644226
German schools
Deutsche Schule Rom
www.deutsche-schule-rom.de
Via Aurelia Antica 397-403
00165 Roma
Tel 06 6638776
Fax. 06 6630632
ROMA
French schools
Lycée Chateaubriand
www.lycee-chateaubriand.eu
dalla scuola materna alla 5ème
Via di Villa Ruffo, 31 - 00196 Roma
Tel : (+39) 06 441604501
NAPOLI
French schools
Ecole Alexandre Dumas de Naples
www.ac-grenoble.fr/ecole/efn-dumas.
naples/
Via Francesco Crispi, 86 - 80121 Napoli
Tel : (+39) 081 66 89 36
PESCARA
Iri School College
Polo Scolastico Paritario
66023 Francavilla Al Mare (CH) 70, v. Tosti
Tel: 085 4914971, 085 4919324
Fax: 085 4919331
MODENA
International school of Modena
(age range 3-14)
Piazza Montessori, 1/A
41051 Montale Rangone (MO)
Italia
Tel. 059.530.649
www.ismmodena.org
BOLOGNA
International school
(age range 2-12)
Via Massimo D’Azeglio, 55
40123 Bologna (BO)
Tel . 051 644 9954
www.isbologna.com
PADOVA
The English International School
of Padua
Via Forcellini Egidio, 168
Tel. 049 8020660
www.eisp01.com
dalla 4ème alla Terminale
Via di Villa Patrizi, 9 - 00161 Roma
Tel : (+39)06 441604501
Institut Saint Dominique
www.institutsaintdominique.it
Via Iofino Lega, 5 - 00189 Roma
Tel : (+39) 06 303 10 817
English schools
St. Stephen’s International School
http://www.ststephens-Hinterland.com
Via Aventina 3 - Hinterland, Italy
Tel . 065750605
Fax. 065741941
St. George’s British International
School Hinterland
www.stgeorge.school.it
Via Cassia Km16
La Storta
00123 – Roma
Tel. 06 3086001
Fax. 06 30892490
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Internet Cafes
Internet Cafes
COMO
Como Top Game
Piazza De Orchi 4
22100 Como
Tel. 031 30 39 84
MONZA
Mail Boxes etc.
Corso Milano 58
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 2304573
VARESE
Internet Point
c/o Le Corti
Piazza Repubblica 25
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 281163
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Museums & Historical sites
Most museums are free. When a fee needs to be paid it is usually around 4 - 7 Euros. Note that reduced
entrance fees may apply to students and senior citizens. Check with the museum for details.
COMO
ARCHAEOLOGY
Museo archeologico Giovio
Piazza Medaglie d’Oro 1
22100 Como
Tel. 031 27 13 43
Museo Archeologico
Via U. Foscolo
Erba, Crevenna
Tel. 031 615282
Fondazione Antonio Ratti
(Textile museum)
Lungo Lario Trento 9
22100 Como
Tel. 031 23 31 11
Museo “Rivarossi dei Treni in
Miniatura (Miniature trains)
Via Pio XI, 157
Tel. 031 54 15 41
(Visits by appointment only)
ART
Pinacoteca Civica (Civic Art
Gallery)
Palazzo Volpi, 84 Via Diaz
Tel. 031 27 55 24
MONZA
HISTORY
Museo Storico “G. Garibaldi”
Piazza Medaglie d’Oro 1
22100 Como
Tel. 031 27 13 43
Museo Del Duomo
Duomo di Monza
Monza
Tel. 039.32 34 04
Rich collection of Byzantin and Barbaric
art.
Basilica of St. Abbondio
Via Regina Teodolinda 35
22100 Como
Tel. 031 26 95 63
SPECIALIZED MUSEUMS
Museo del Cavallo Giocattolo
(Toy museum)
Via Tornese 10
22070 Grandate (Como)
Tel. 031382 000
Museo Didattico Della Seta
(Silk Museum)
Via Valleggio 3
22100 Como
Tel. 031 30 31 80
Musei Civici (Civic Museum)
Viale Brianza 2
Monza
Tel. 039.36 63 81
Museo Etnologico Monza E Brianza
Villa Reale
Monza
Tel. 039.23 04 400
Ethnological museum of the Monza and
Brianza territory
Museo Mulino Colombo
(The Colombo Mill)
Via De Amicis 21
Monza
Tel. 039 32 92 44
HISTORIC VILLAS AND CHURCES
Ville Mirabello e Mirabellino
Located inside Monza Park
Tel.039 32 20 03
San Pietro Martire
P.zza S. Pietro Martire, 4
Chiesa s. Maurizio
P. S. Margherita 3
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 32 39 65
Santuario Madonna delle Grazie
Via Montecassino 18
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 38 64 96
VARESE
Castello di Masnago (Contemporary
and modern art)
Via Monguelfo
Masnago, Varese
Tel.0332 82 04 09
Sala Veratti (Contemporary and modern
art)
Via Veratti
Varese
Tel. 0332 22 02 56
Villa Panza
Piazza Litta, 1 (Biumo Superiore) Varese
Tel.0332 28 39 60
Villa Recalcati (antique villa)
Piazza Libertà 1
Varese
Tel. 0332 252046
Sacro Monte
(Cappelle coi Misteri del S. Rosario,
Santuario S. Maria del Monte)
(Contemporary and modern art)
Via Assunzione 45
Sacro Monte
Tel. 0332 22 92 23
Museo Pogliaghi
Via Beata Giuliana, 3
Tel. 0332 22 60 40
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Parks
In very different ways, Como, Monza, and Varese have some beautiful green areas popular not only among
tourists, but also with Italians and expats living in and around the Hinterland.
COMO
The Como Lakeis the third-largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Verbano. Shaped like a Y turned upside
down, Como lies on the south west branch. Along the banks of the Como river lie countless 18th century villas surrounded by luxurious gardens. On the western perimeter of the lake, one can see some spectacular sites such as the
Tempio Voltiano, a classic temple with marble columns and mosaic floors, housing the apparatus of Alessandro Volta, the inventor
of the battery (see Museums and Historical sites section). Further on is the beautiful gardens and wildlife park of Villa dell’Olmo.
MONZA
Parco di Monza
With a 14 Km wall sorrounding it, Parco di Monza is the biggest park in Europe.
Inside the park people can go skating, rent bikes as well as swim.
Inside the park the famous “Autodromo”can also be found , where motor race
competions such as the Italian Grand Prix F1 are held. A golf clu is also situated
inside the park.
The park also is home to the enormous Villa Reale, built between 1776 and 1780
by G. Piermarini and was modeled on Schoenbrunn’s Viennese Villa. The park is open between 07:30 and 20:00.
VARESE
Famous for its many public gardens, Varese is known the “Garden city”. The many gardens include the Estensi garden
and the park of Villa Mirabello.
The Estensi garden is one of the most spectacular gardens in Europe. The Estense Palace, which was built in 1760 is located in
side the garden. The palace was a former summer residence of Duke of Modena Francesco III d’Este, who in the second half of the
eighteenth century became Lord of Varese and Governor of Lombardy. Today the palace is the headquarters of the Town Council.
Behind the palace is a square with a large fountain, which shapes the landscape of the garden, with its relieves, walkways, paths,
flower beds, and lawns.
Villa Mirabello and its surrounding park is situated on the hill of the same name. Just like the Estensi Garden, the 18th century
Villa Mirabello has an English style garden. Today, the villa houses the Civic Museum with an interesting archeological collection.
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Pharmacies
In Italy, pharmacies can can be easily identified by a red or a green cross. Opening hours are usually
Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 13-13:30 and from 16:00 to 19:30. Some pharmacies also open on Saturdays
and Sundays on a shift system.
Some pharmacies are also open at night, from 20:00 until 08:30. During this time a surcharge is applied to any medicine purchased. There are also
24-hour pharmacies, that generally do not apply any additional surcharge for night time sales.
Outside each pharmacy, a list is posted of all pharmacies in the local area, opening times and details of weekend or night shifts. A complete list is
published every day in Roman newspapers (Il Messagero, La Repubblica, Il Tempo).
For information on night time pharmacies, weekend opening hours, or to obtain urgent medical supplies for disabled or elderly people the 24-hour
helpline number is 06 22894. Some operators speak basic English.
ALL-NIGHT PHARMACIES (BY AREA)
VARESE
Dr. Vittorio Bado’
Corso Moro 13
Tel. 0332 28 15 67
COMO
Arienti
Via Milano 165
Tel. 031 27 22 26
MONZA
Comunale n.1
Via Tazzoli 4 - S. Fruttuoso
Tel. 039 743014
Bani
Via Giovio 24
Tel. 031 26 63 89
Comunale n. 2
Via Boito 49
Tel. 039 386971
Belforte
V.le Belforte 69d
Tel. 0332 33 43 68
Castelli
Via della Conciliazione 69
Tel. 031 57 31 35
Comunale n. 3
V.le Libertà 85
Tel. 039 2020064
Dr. Ivo Baraldi & C. snc
Via Adriatico 6
Tel. 0332 26 23 60
Fugazza
Via Bellinzona 143
Tel 031 53 13 19
Comunale n. 4
Via S. Albino 24
Tel. 039 839047
Dr. Angelo Bombardelli
Via Ausonio 2
Tel. 0332 22 70 21
Giuriani
Via Napoleona 86
Tel. 031 52 42 10
Comunale n. 5
Via Borgazzi 151
Tel. 039 2001048
Dr. Flavia Boni
Via S.Imerio 23
Tel. 0332 23 51 34
Martinoli
Piazza Perretta 3
Tel. 031 26 33 52
Comunale n. 6
Via Luca della Robbia 13
Tel. 039 832009
Picchiottini
Via Canturina 173
Tel. 031 52 36 90
Comunale n. 7
Via Stelvio 2
Tel. 039 360372
Raggi
Via Leoni 26
Tel 031 26 03 10
San Martino S.n.c.
Via Zezio 79
Tel 031 30 84 33
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Dr. Carmela Guarda
Via Saffi 162 - Avigno
Tel. 0332 22 52 18
Dr. Salini
Via Daverio 152 - Bobbiate
Tel. 0332 31 00 57
Comunale n. 8
Via G. D’Annunzio 21
Tel. 039 744178
Internazionale
Via Volta 2
Tel. 0332 28 34 82
Comunale n. 9
Via Rota 31
Tel. 039 2840941
S. Fermo
Via Pergine 5
Tel. 0332 33 13 02
Police Stations
The ‘Questura Centrale’ is the main headquarters of the police in Como, Monza and Varese. Then there
are the ‘Commissariati’ - local police stations - which are branch offices of the Questura.
Apart from handling regular security and administrative functions, police stations also issue passports (for Italian citizens), gun
licences and Permits of Stay for foreigners.
PERMIT OF STAY
As a non-european residing in Italy for more than three months, you must legalize your position in Italy. In order to do this, you
must go to the ‘Questura’ and/or ‘Commissariato’ and apply for your ‘Permesso di Soggiorno’ - Permit of Stay. Renewals of your
permit of stay and changes of address are usually handled by the local ‘Commissariato’.
Opening Hours
- ‘Questura Centrale’:
8:00 - 14:00
- ‘Commissariato di zona’:
For security and report of incidents available 24/7.
For documents etc; Mon-Fri 8:30 - 13:30.
http://www.poliziadistato.it/articolo/10619-English
COMO
Viale Roosvelt 7
Tel. 031 317 1
MONZA
Via Romana 40
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 24 101
VARESE
Via Sempione 20
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 809111
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Postal Services
Apart from regular mailing services, post offices in Italy are where bills are paid and pensions are distributed
to senior citizens – it’s just a question of standing in the right line.
Main Postal Offices
Main post offices in different areas of
Hinterland:
COMO
Como Centrale
Via Gallio Tolomeo 6
Como 4
Vittorio Emanuele 113
MONZA
Corso Milano 56
VARESE
Varese 1
Via del Cairo 21
Beware: if you join the wrong line, you will be forced to line up all over again to
complete your transaction. It is not always clear which line is the correct one, and they
are very long and slow moving. So ask before you join a line. For instance, when you
pay your bills, be sure to ask for the “pagamenti” line. Complete banking services are
also offered at post offices.
Every neighbourhood has its local post office branch. Hours vary but in general they
are open from Monday to Friday 8:30 – 14:00 and Saturday between 8:30 and 13:00.
SENDING MAIL
Stamps are sold at the tobacconist’s ‘tabacchi’ or at the post office. Regular mail costs
from Euro 0.41 for Italy or any country of the European Union, Euro 0.52 for the rest
of the world.
The mail has to be posted in the red post boxes outside the post offices or the
tobacconist’s. The post box has two boxes: one for the inner city mail ‘la città’, one for
all destinations out of the city ‘altre destinazioni’.
Express Delivery
With this service you are able to send letters and parcels all over the world quickly with
a return receipt. This receipt provides delivery information, if you request it. Note: It
is not permitted to send any money of any currency, values of gold, silver or platinum,
precious stones, antique objects, alcohol, or goods prohibited for export by Italian law.
Priority Post
The mail through priority post ‘posta prioritaria’ should arrive within 24 hours in Italy and within 3 days in Europe and Mediterranean
countries. It takes from 4 to 8 days for deliveries in other countries. There are specific stamps available at the tobacconist’s or at
the post office and blue autoadhesive labels indicating ‘posta prioritaria’. The cost is Euro 0,62 for Italy and Europe (standard size
envelope only, for other sizes and destinations the fee varies).
Postal Order
The postal order is a fast service that enables you to transfer money in Italy. You are also able to pay or receive the cost of any parcel
or mailing. There are additionally many other agencies that transfer money in the same fashion such as Western Union.
Money Exchange
In some post offices of Milan you can change money paying a commission.
VATICAN POST
The Vatican Post has the same cost as the Italian Post. The post offices are near
the entrance of the Vatican Museums and in St. Peter’s Square. Letters with
Vatican stamps can only be sent from the blue post boxes inside the Vatican.
SENDING TELEGRAMS IN ITALY AND ABROAD
The service is available 24 hours a day. The telephone number is 186. The
service is world wide and messages can be transmitted in any language. The cost
of this service will be added directly to the phone bill.
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Public Transportation
Below is a list of the ticket fares for Como, Monza and Varese. Special fares may apply for lines corresponding to areas outside of the three towns.
TICKET FARES
COMO
Public transport in Como consists of buses, ferries and taxis.
Bus fares (within Como)
Single ticket, valid 75 minutes...0,95 Euro
Local Public Transportation Company
Weekly pass:
- Ordinary...13 Euros
- Between 09.00 - 12:00 and 14:30 - 17:30...7 Euros
Monthly pass:
- Ordinary...24 Euros
- Workers...22 Euros
- Between 09.00 - 12:00 and 14:30 - 17:30...21 Euros
Ferry fares (Lago di Como)
Single ticket car:
- max. 3,50 m...5,30 Euros
- betw. 3,50 - 4,50 m...6,90 Euros
beyond 4,50 m...9 Euros
Single ticket bikes...3,40 Euros
Single ticket motorcycle
- max 250 cc...4 Euros
- beyond 250 cc...5,30 Euros
MONZA
Public transport in Monza consists of buses and taxis.
COMO
Società Pubblica
Trasporti Como
Via Asiago 16/18
Tel. 031 247111
www.sptlinea.it
Navigazione Lago di Como
Via per Cernobbio 18
22100 Como
Tel. 031 579211
www.navigazionelaghi.it/
MONZA
TPM - Trasporti Pubblici Monzesi
Via Borgazzi Gerolamo 35
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 209841
www.tpmonzesi.com
VARESE
A.V.T. Azienda Varesina Trasporti S.P.A
Viale Milano 2
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 830613
www.avtvarese.it
Bus fares (within Monza)
Single ticket, valid 60 minutes...0,90 Euro
Weekly pass...6,60 Euros
Monthly pass...25 Euros
VARESE
In Varese, public transport consists of buses, funicolar and taxis.
Bus fares
Single ticket: 1 Euro...valid 75 minutes (Handicapped 0,80 Cents)
10 tickets à 75 minutes...9,20 Euros (Handicapped 20 tickets 13,20 Euros)
Weekly pass...7,50 Euros
Monthly pass...27,50 Euros
Monthly pass Monday - Friday...23,50 Euros
Annual pass...264,00 Euros
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Pubs & Clubs
Club entrance prices range from 10 Euros to 20 Euros (normally there’s a free drink included in the
price). Clubs start filling up after midnight and usually stay open until 04:00 - 06:00 in the morning.
Pubs are normally open from 20.00 until 02:00 or even later.
COMO
Bar Business Break Pub
Piazzale Camerlata 9
MONZA
Mi Cantino
Via Dante 6
Bar Privativa Bistrit pub
Viale Lecco 97
Diddley’s
Via Ferrari 2
Il Ristoro
Via Perlasca Giovanni 8
Eurobar
Via Italia 15a
Baires snc
Via Raffaello Sanzio 23
Old Bridge Pub
Piazza Garibaldi 5
Birreria 35
Via Rovelli Giuseppe 35
Woody Pub
Via Vittorio Emanuele 27
Arnold’s
Via Borgo Vico 166
Officina delle Idee
Via Michelangelo Buonarrotti 72
Jurassic Park
Viale Giulio Cesare 5
Castel
Piazza Castello 3
Charleston
Via Maurizio Monti 26
Dubh-Linn Pub
Via Beccaria
El Merendo
Via Crespi 4
Gulliver
Via Giovanni Raiberti 7
Frassi s.a.s.
Via Leone Leoni 10
History Pub
Via Felica Cavallotti 56
Greenwich Pub s.a.s.
Piazza Giuseppe Terragni
Hemingway
Via Juvara 16
Il Loggiato dei Serviti
Via Gallio 5
Irish Pub
Piazza Matteotti 1
Le Officine
Via Piadeni 24
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Lucki Pub
Via Cairoli 7
Modicia’s Pub
Via Cortelonga 8
VARESE
Golden Eagle
Piazza Cordevole 6
Velate, Varese
Toby Jug
Viale Borri 222
La Volpe e L’Uva
Piazza Motta 8
Old Pub
Via Carnia 41
Antico Caffe’ Bosisio
Via Marcobi 318
Balthazar Café
Via Cattaneo 3
Conrad
Via Cattaneo 1
Break Bar
Via Staurenghi 38
Moon Pub
Via Tagliamento 35
Grotte di Valganna
Via Valganna 17
Bar Half Moon
Via Daverio 3
Il Magazzino
Via Armellini 31
King Cross
Via casula 11
Scotsman
Via Garibaldi 25
Etravagante
Via Ettore Ponti 154
Religious Associations
Some of main religious associations in Hinterland:
COMO
Jehovah’s Witness
via Castellini 11
22100 Como
Tel. 031 263323
Christian Evangelist Church
Via Borgovico 18/22
22100 Como
Tel. 031 572335
and
Via Muggiò 23a
22100 Como
Tel. 031 525346
Islamic Centre
Via Domenico Pino 5
22100 Como
and
Via Borgovico 23
22100 Como
MONZA
Via Cattaneo 15
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 32 23 27
Jehovah’s Witness
English congregation
V.Isonzo 10 Arcore (MI)
Tel. 335 28 33 33 ask for Marco
Ente Patrimoniale
Gesu- Cristo
Via Sempione 9
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 23 00 814
VARESE
Jehovah’s Witness
Via Veronese Paolo 4
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 23 14 48
Evangelist Pentecostal Church
Via Vivirolo 45
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 33 36 83
Christian Baptist Evangelist
Church
Via Verdi Giuseppe 14
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 23 25 84
Viale Lombardia 54
21053 Castellanza
Tel. 0331 48 10 30
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints
Via Sempione 240
21052 Busto Arsizio
Tel. 0331 68 20 50
Lutheran Church
Via IV Novembre 12
21030 Caldana
Tel. 0332 70 03 71
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Restaurants
Whether in Milan or in the surrounding areas, there is no lack of restaurants with menus varied enough
to please all tastes.
EATING ITALIAN
Italian restaurants can roughly be divided into two main categories, trattoria and ristorante, depending on the type and the size of
the meal you want. Both types can be found in all parts of Italy, whether you stay in Milan or in a much smaller city. Note that most
trattorie and ristoranti have a giorno di riposo, a day off, once a week (usually Sunday or Monday).
Trattorie
A trattoria is a small restaurant and is usually less expensive and pretentious. The menu usually consists of a primo e secondo piatto
(first and main course) of pizza or pasta followed by a salad, dessert, and coffee.
Ristorante
If you are looking for something slightly more exclusive, there are almost just as many ristoranti (restaurants) as there are trattorie.
They usually offer an alla carte menu consisting of portions slightly smaller, but nevertheless delicately prepared to those found in a
Trattoria. Meal prices are higher in restaurants.
Opening hours may be different from what you are used to in other places: the restaurants usually open for lunch between noon and
three o’clock, reopening for the evening between seven and midnight.
LOMBARDIAN CUISINE
One of the most famous dishes from this part of Italy, is Risotto, rice served with sausages, vegetables or spices. The most typical
Milanese risotto is the yellow zafferano. Famous from Como, is the ‘risotto al pesce persico’, risotto with fish from the Como lake.
Other dishes include Polenta, a corn meal served with meat or cheese. Pork is found in many guises like the traditonal Cassôela
with cabbage, sausages galore, and salamis. Also Famous are such cheeses
as the Grana Padana, that rivals its more noble cousin Parmigiano, and
Exclusive Restaurants
Gorgonzola, the king of blue cheeses.
COMO
Ristoranta Villa Geno
Viale Geno 12
Tel. 031 300012
Ristorante La Colombetta
Via Diaz 40
Tel. 031 262703
VARESE
Ristorante Teatro
Via Croce 3
Tel. 0332 241124
Ristorante Il Gestore
Viale Agugguari 48
Tel. 0332 830960
MONZA
Saint George Premier
Via Vedano 7
Tel. 039 320600
Antica Trattoria dell’Uva
Piazza Carrobiolo 2
Tel. 039 323825
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POPULAR RESTAURANTS COMO
(Pizzerias, Trattorie, Hosterie, Restaurants, International restaurants)
Ristorante Terrazzo Perlasca
Piazza De Gasperi 8
Tel. 031 303936
Seafood
Breeze Inn Ristorante
Via Natta 29
Tel. 031 242320
Seafood
Ristorante Locanda dell’ Oca
Bianca
Via Canturina 251
Tel. 031 525605
Meat, fish, pasta
Ristorante Sant’Anna 1907
Via Turati 3
Tel. 031 505266
Various
Agnesi Vittorio
Via Varesina 49
Tel. 031 520263
Seafood and regional specialities
L’Antica Trattoria
Via Cadorna 26
Tel. 031 242777
Meat
Ristorante Frate dal 1893
Via Bellinzona 160
Tel. 031 530438
Various, including seafood
Vecchia Tavernola
Via per Cernobbio 33
Tel. 031 571475
Seafood
Hotel Tre Re
Via Boldoni 20
Tel. 031 265374
Local and traditional specialities
Ristorante Grotto del Lupo
Via Pisani Dossi 17
Tel. 031 570881
Local and regional specialities
Pizzeria el Sombrero
Via Borsieri 25
Tel. 031 270106
Pizza, meat, fish
Ristorante Fish House
Via Carso 10
Tel. 031 300159
Seafood
Ristorante Imbarcadero Fin
Gourmet
Piazza Cavour 20
Tel. 031 273562
Local specialities
Antico Mognano
Via Pio XI 150
Tel. 031 543413
Seafood
Trattoria Pizzeria
Via Briantea 29
Tel. 031 306809
Pizzaeria
Baita Monte Croce
Via Monte Croce 2
Tel. 031 520516
Meat
Ristorante Rino
Via Vitani 3
Tel. 031 273028
Tuscan specialities
L’Osteria di Una Volta
Via Carloni 3
Tel. 031 303519
Ristorante il Pendolo
Via M. Monti 86
Tel. 031 302876
Local specialities
Ristorante La Colombetta
Via Diaz 40a
Tel. 031 262703
Seafood
Ristorante Pizzeria alle Caverne
Via Tommaso Grossi 2
Tel. 031 267528
Pizza
In Borgovico
Via Borgovico 79
Tel. 031 573603
Trattoria Pizzeria
Cafè Brasil
Via T. Ciceri 3d
Tel. 031 3370671
Brazilian specialities
Ristorante I Due Monti
Via Lambertenghi 24
Tel. 031 260671
Various, including regional
specialities
Baires
Via Raffaello Sanzio 23
Tel. 031 525535
Argentinian
Pappagallo Verde
Via Oltrecolle 43
Tel. 031 281033
Pizza
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POPULAR RESTAURANTS MONZA
(Pizzerias, Trattorie, Hosterie, Restaurants, International restaurants)
Al Braciere Pizzeria
Via Gianbattista Mauri 5
Tel. 039 386652
Pizza and various
Prater
Piazza S. Paolo 3
Tel. 039 323864
Seafood
Ristorante Lo Chef Giovanni
Via Manara 12
Tel. 039 2301230
Seafood
Ristorante La Conchiglia
Viale Liberta’ 83
Tel. 039 2024118
Seafood
Ristorante Pizzeria Grotta
Azzurra
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi 9
Tel. 039 389472
Pizza
La Pergola Pizzeria
Via Ponchielli 23
Tel. 039 2300999
Pizza
Osteria dell’Oppio
Via Magenta 16
Tel. 039 389092
Various
Pizza e Sfizi
Via Boito 41
Tel. 039 362142
El Coyote
Via Vittorio Veneto 18
Tel. 039 738060
Restaurant/bar in Western style
Al Punt dal Negar
Via Val d’Ossola 8
Tel. 039 2100600
Regional specialities
Victory
Via Aliprandi 17
Tel. 039 321795
Pizza
Canon D’oro
Via Campanella 8
Tel. 039 2027145
Various
Orso Bruno
Via Lecco 68
Tel. 039 320965
Steak house
Villa Reale
Via Manara 25
Tel. 039 2302954
Steak house
Il Dollaro
V. Veneto 29 (Triante)
Tel. 039 736597
Pizzeria and restaurant
Acquario
Via Medici 2
Tel. 039 323470
Chinese
L’internazionale
Viale Battisti 69
Tel. 039 360183
Chinese
La Lampara
Via Boito 70
Tel. 039 389874
Chinese
La Muraglia
Via Rota 2
Tel. 039 2027208
Chinese
Mandarin
Via Borgazzi 46
Tel. 039 2004684
Chinese
Paradiso
Via Ferraris 3
Tel. 039 324254
Chinese
Ru Yi
Via Mentana 1
Tel. 039 2026538
Chinese
Fujiyama
Via Cavallotti 73
Tel. 039 743168
Japanese
Budda Cafè
Via Mentana 1
Tel. 039 2020684
Japanese
Hai Feng
Via Adda 35
Tel. 039 83 21 60
Chinese
La Cometa
Via Bergamo 3
Tel. 039 329980
Chinese
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POPULAR RESTAURANTS VARESE
(Pizzerie, Trattorie, Hosterie, Restaurants, International restaurants)
Ristorante Orchidea
Via Donizetti 5
Tel. 0332 282515
Seafood
Montello
Via Montello 8
Tel. 0332 286181
Cinese Loasi
Viale Magenta 26
Tel. 0332 238237
Chinese
Pizzeria il Retro
Via Donizetti 5
Tel. 0332 282515
Pizza
Ristorante Da Annetta
Via Fe’ 25
Tel. 0332 490230
Italo Cinese Grande Shanghai
Via Crispi Francesco 33
Tel. 0332 238476
Chinese
Palace Hotel
Via Manara 11
Tel. 0332 327100
Various
La Tartana
vc. Scuole 3
Tel. 0332 831838
Various Mediterranean
Ristorante Pizzeria Le Arcate
Via Jamoretti 12
Tel. 0332 335144
Various Mediterranean
Da Lele
Via Vetera 2
Tel. 0332 281076
Various
Pan Pan
Viale Magenta 35
Tel. 0332 238217
Pizza
La Speranza
Via Daverio 146
Tel. 0332 310292
Seafood
Ristorante Hermitage
Via Conte Biancamano 41
Tel. 0332 313273
Various
Medievo
Piazza XX Settembre 6
Tel. 0332 239785
Pizza
Ristorante Gabriele Croci
Viale Borri 168
Tel. 0332 260067
International menu
Ristorante Bologna
Via Broggi 7
Tel. 0332 232100
Bolognese specialities
Peccati di Gola
Via G. Macchi 33
Tel. 0332 310288
Pasta and regional specialities
Ristorante Al Passatore
Via Lungolago 30
Tel. 0332 329328
Seafood
Ristorante Teatro
Via Croce 3
Tel. 0332 241124
Various
La Grande Cina
V. Centenate 15
Tel. 0332 310036
Chinese
Primavera
V. Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour
22
Tel. 0332 2814 92
Chinese
La Pagoda
Viale Aguggiari
Tel. 0332 281195
Chinese
Taverna Etnica Kosmos
V. Giacomo Leopardi 25
Tel. 0332 71 53 13
Greek
Ran di Ye Xinghua
Viale Valganna 39
Tel. 0332 831809
Japanese
Ristorante Todo el Mundo
Via S. Piatti 7
Tel. 0332 222193
International menu
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Shopping
Shops are usually open Monday through Saturday between 09.00 to 13.00 & 16.00 to 19.30.
Many stores (except food shops and bakeries) are closed on Sundays and Monday mornings.
MAIN SHOPPING AREAS
COMO
Como’s most famous and frequented shopping street is Via Vittorio
Emanuele III, named after the former King of Italy. Here you find
exclusive clothes and accessories shops catering for all ages and sexes. Being
the capitol of silk in Italy, there are also a number of silk boutiques and
elegant show-rooms. In the area between Via Bernardino Luini and Via
Diaz there are various shops which specialize in furnishing materials and
interior design. The same streets also houses various antique shops with
paintings, carpets, glassware and chinaware.
MONZA
The main shopping area in Monza is situated around three main streets,
which are Via Vittorio Emanuele, Via Carlo Alberto and Via Italia.
Here, you can find stores selling most of famous national and international
brands within clothing and accessories. In Via Italia there is also a smaller shopping centre like Rinascente. Other centres like Coin, Upim and
Oviesse” can be found in the centre of the city. In Via Bergamo, an open
antique market is held every 2nd Sundays of the month. There is also an
open-air market held twice a week in the very center of Monza. Also note
that approximately 20 minutes away from the city in the area of Carugate
there are Ikea, Auchan and Carrefour situated one next to the other.
Shopping Tips
· Greet the shop owner or assistant when entering and leaving a shop. The standard greeting is
‘Buongiorno’ or ‘Buonasera’ according to time of
day.
· Barganing can sometimes be acceptable in
outdoor markets.
· Always check your change, ‘mistakes’ are often
made, especially with foreign customers. The added
excuse of the new currency makes these ‘mistakes’
more justifiable!
· Don’t expect to be able to use your credit card
everywhere. Many shops, even large chain stores
or supermarkets, accept debit cards (called ‘Bancomat’), but not credit cards. Many smaller shops
do not accept them either, and often refuse to even
to accept a cheque...cash only!
· Be aware of pick-pockets in all crowded areas.
VARESE
The main shopping area in Varese is Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Here you
can find various kinds of clothing and accessory shops.
In the centre of Varese, Piazza Repubblica, you can also find Le Corti, a 4 floor shopping centre. Another area is in Matteotti in the
historic centre of Varese. Three times a week (Monday, Thursday and Saturday) a very big market is held in Piazza Trieste where people
can buy all kind of goods, from clothing to shoes, from pets to flowers, from vegetables and fruits to salami and cheese.
SHOPPING IN MILAN
Milan has become synonymous to the world with “trend and class”. The glittering streets of Via della Spiga, Monte-napoleone, S.
Andrea and Bigli are probably the best places in the world to go (window) shopping. Renowned designers of clothes and accessories
such as shoes, bags, hats, jewellery, beauty products and perfumes display their designs in these streets. In the outer area of the city,
including Corso Buenos Aires, Via Paolo Sarpi, Corso Vercelli and Corso di Porta Romana, you can find other big names at slightly
lower prices.
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Sport & Leisure
Many of the various sporting clubs/sports centres in and outside the city offer a wide variety of activities
such as aerobics, tennis, and swimming. You can therefore find many of the activities you are looking for
in one centre.
To cover all sporting facilities in Hinterland would be impossible. Listed below is therefore only a sample of the facilities available.
COMO
Centro Sportivo Casate
Via Virgilio 16
22100 Como
Tel. 031 505118
Olimpica di Muggiò
Piazza Azzurri d’Italia 1
Tel. 031 590750
Centro Rondo’ dei Pini
Via Casanova 7
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 320918
www.rondodeipini.com
Pro Forma srl
Via Ferrari 5a
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 2848325
Club Conti
Via Sanvito 54
Varese
Tel. 0332 281420
Campus Fondazione
Famiglia Bulgheroni
Via Pirandello 31
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 823210
Sporting Club Villa D’Este
Via Regina 40
Cernobbio (COMO)
Tel. 031 348780
www.villadeste.it
Sporting Como
Viale Innocenzo 70
22100 Como
Tel. 031/261605
[email protected]
Nyko Gym Fitness Center
Via Cecilio n. 15
22100 Como
Telefono. 031 525106
[email protected]
MONZA
St. Andrews Health Club
Via Sant’ Andrea 23
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 2315531
www.standrews.it
Body Gio Fitness Center srl
Via Campanella 2
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 2841610
One FIT srl
Via Sempione 1
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 2315891
[email protected]
VARESE
Life Energy
Via Correnti 2
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 26 23 24
www.lifenergy.it
Body-Up
Via Tonale 71
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 335777
Il Sole La Via Del Respiro
Via Monte Tabor 7
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 237179
Figurella
Piazza Giovanni XXIII15
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 282718
California Fitness Club
Via Bertini Giuseppe 4
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 831313
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COMO
Centro Sportivo Casate
Via Virgilio 16
22100 Como
MONZA
Piscina Leone X
Via Monti e Tognetti 10
20052 Monza
VARESE
Varese Olona Nuoto
Via Copelli Elvio 7
21100 Varese
GOLF CLUBS
COMO
Golf Club Villa D’Este
Via Cantù 13
Montorfano (Como)
Tel. 031 200200
www.golfvilladeste.com
Golf Club Menaggio e
Cadenabbia
Via Golf 12
22010 Grandola ed Uniti (CO)
Tel.0344 32103
www.menaggio.it
Golf Club Carimate
Via Airoldi 2
22060 Carimate (CO)
Tel. 031 790226
www.golfcarimate.it
Golf Club Monticello
Via Volta 4
22070 Cassina Rizzardi (CO)
Tel.031 928055 www.
golfclubmonticello.it
Golf CLub Lanzo
Località Piano delle Noci
22024 Lanzo Interlvi
Tel. 031 839060
www.golflanzo.it
COMO
Como Società Tennis
Via Cantoni 1
22100 Como
Tel. 031.573.180
Anzano del Parco
Via delle Betulle 10
Anzano del Parco (CO)
Tel. 031 631289
C.S. Tennis delle Vigne
Via Friuli 11
Tavernola (CO)
Tel. 031570681
Vergosa Sporting & Country
Club
Via Fittavolo, 2
San Fermo della Battaglia (CO)
Tel. 031 212098
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MONZA
Golf Club Milano
Via Mulini S. Giorgio 7
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 303081
MONZA
Circolo Tennis Monza
Via Boccaccio Giovanni 3
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 323413
Tennis Brianza a.s.
Viale Lombardia 17a
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 733229
Centro Rondo’ dei Pini
Via Casanova 7
20052 Monza
VARESE
Golf dei Laghi
Via Trevisani 6
21028 Travedona Monate (VA)
Tel. 0332 978101 www.
golfdeilaghi.it
Le Robinie Golf Club
Via Per Busto 9
21058 Solbiate Olona (VA)
Tel. 0331 329260
www.lerobinie.com
Golf Club Varese
Via Vittorio Veneto 32
21020 Varese
Tel. 0332 229302
www.golfclubvarese.it
VARESE
Bellavista Sport Village
Campagnola - Gazzada Schianno
Varese
Tel. 0332 870502
Tennis Club Cantello Via Collodi
2 Cantello (VA)
Tel. 0332 415069
Tennis Club Monterosa
Via Giovanni XXIII, 241
Cardano al Campo (VA)
Tel. 0331 730100
Ass. Sporting Club Varese Più
Via Previati, 9
Induno Olona (VA)
Tel. 0332 202400
Useful numbers
Note that telephone numbers in Italy, unlike many other countries, do not have a standard
number of digits.
CITY INFORMATION
MONZA
Tourist Information
Palazzo Comunale, Piazza Carducci
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 323222
COMO
Tourist Information
Piazza Cavour 17
Tel. 031 26 97 12
Comune di Como
Via Vittorio Emanuele II 97
Tel. 031 25 21
Comune di Monza
Piazza Trento e Trieste
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 23721
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
VARESE
Tourist Information
Via Carrobbio 1
Tel. 0332 284624, 0332 283604
Comune di Varese
Via Sacco 5
Tel. 0332 255111
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
COMO
Società Pubblica
Trasporti Como
Via Asiago 16/18
Tel. 031247111
www.sptlinea.it
MONZA
TPM - Trasporti Pubblici
Monzesi
Via Borgazzi Gerolamo 35
20052 Monza
Tel. 039 209841
www.tpmonzesi.com
VARESE
A.V.T. Azienda Varesina
Trasporti
Viale Milano 2
21100 Varese
Tel. 0332 830613
www.avtvarese.it
Emergency
113
Carabinieri
112
Police
113
Fire
115
First Aid
118
Breakdown Car Service
116
Veterinary Services
COMO
Via Pave 25
Tel. 031 305710
Piazzale S. Rocco 43
Tel. 031 261433
MONZA
Via Messa Ernesto 7
039 832008
VARESE
Via Tonale
0332 333681
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Utilities numbers
Installing or fixing utilities can sometimes be a somewhat tricky and bureaucratic experience when
moving to Italy. Having your utility bills paid directly by your bank through home banking is
recommended in order to avoid possible complications.
ELECTRICITY AND WATER
ACEA Spa is the electricity and water distributor in Hinterland. Home banking may avoid possible
complications if you are a tenant. It could take 2-3 months for most of the utility companies to send
the last bills and the house owner is never happy being stuck with these bills months after you have
left the house. Having the automatic bill payment can solve these problems.
The cost for electricity depends on the “total power” used by the house. The most common power
for the apartments is 3-4 kW. However, if one plans to have numerous appliances and/or it is a large
house, the recommended power is 6 kW. The maximum kW currently offered for domestic use is 10
kw. A first connection might take 5 to 10 days.
The cost of the change of name on a contract can be around Euro 80 to Euro 90. The cost of an
increase of power can vary from Euro 200 and up. The cost of the new contract depends on the kw
asked, starting from around Euro 90.
English-Speaking Electrician:
Gordon Roger Sands, Elettrone Appia
Tel. 06 70306139
Mobile 349 4913896
[email protected]
GAS HEATING AND HOT WATER:
If your apartment has communal central heating, then the cost of heating is included in the building
charges which are added to your monthly rental. However, if your property has individual gas heating
you, as the tenant, are responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the boiler.
In Italy, there are several companies that change from town to town: in some cases the gas distribution is
managed by the local city hall directly, in others through private companies. Your Relocation Coordinator
will inform you about this upon the signing of the utility contract.
TOLL - FREE NUMBERS
ELECTRICITY
AEM
800 023 426
WATER AND GAS
COMO
ACSM
031 2454111
031 529111 (emergency)
MONZA
AGAM
800 394433
039 23851 (emergency)
VARESE
ASPEM
800 960011
0332 335035 (emergency)
TELEPHONE
TELECOM
187
Note that patience is required when
calling these numbers. Customers
may expect to be put on hold for a
very long time.
Please note that by law in Italy people are allowed to switch on the heating system from October
15th until April 15th. There is also a limit for the authorised number of hours to heat the house during
the day, 14-16 hours in general and the temperature in the house should not exceed 20°. When the
heating is centralized these rules are strictly followed. By the way, if your have an independent heating
you can basically choose what it suits your needs best; of course being sensitive and respectful to a law
conceived to reduce air pollution and consumption is above a personal civil responsibility.
In Hinterland, ITALGAS provides the gas. To have the new contract usually takes around 10 to 15 days and costs around Euro 90.
TELEPHONE
The most important provider of telephone services in Italy today is Telecom Italia (Tim is the portable phone and internet department of Telecom
Italia). There are providers such as Fastweb, Infostrada, Tiscali, Wind, Tele2. However, these operators , except for Fastweb, still have to pass
through Telecom Italia for the first line activation. Providers are not reliable in Italy, therefore the line activation could be a very long process – from
2 weeks up to 3 months, depending on the area where you live and other circumstances (technical issues). Relocation Enterprises guarantees you
the maximum support and assistance but cannot speed up the process in any case. The activation of the line can be requested just once the lease
contract has been signed by you and the landlord, not before.
For all matters related to your phone service and telephones (including purchase or rental of equipment), you should go to Telecom Italia’s shops
Punto 187 in your area (www.187.it) . Relocation Enterprises will be happy to provide you with the address of your local agent. When your telephone
services are first set up, you will receive a letter from your provider confirming your new number and the services to which you have subscribed.
You will then receive an invoice every two months (payments can be made at the post office, through your bank with automatic transfer or with
credit card – just with Fastweb).
The Italian yellow pages (for professional telephone numbers) and white pages (for private numbers) are available on line just in Italian - www.
paginegialle.it, www.paginebianche.it. Upon your arrival you will be given a copy of the English Yellow Pages with professionals in every field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
HOUSING
1. What can I expect to find in an unfurnished, a semi-furnished or a furnished
property? ........................................................................................................48
2. What sort of flexibility will I have to negotiate rent or furnishings? ........48
3. How many properties will I be shown? ....................................................48
4. How can I secure a property that I choose? .....................................................48
5. What costs are involved to rent a property? .....................................................49
6. What other expenses should I expect to pay? ...................................................49
7. What is the process flow to rent a property? ....................................................49
8. What chance do i have of receiving my full deposit back when
i have the property?.........................................................................................49
9. What responsability do u have as a tenant towards maintenance
of the property ................................................................................................50
10. Can i make any changes to the property?.........................................................50
11. What if i need to break the lease early? ............................................................50
12. What expenses are involved in a purchase of property? ...................................50
UTILITIES & TELEPHONE
13. What utility expenses will i have to pay............................................................51
14. How are these accounts charged?.....................................................................51
15. Will i be able to get Satellite Tv?.......................................................................51
16. What documents do i need to install a Telephone Line?...................................51
17. How long do i have to wait for my telephone? ...............................................51
18. How will i be billed? .......................................................................................52
19. What about mobile lines? ...............................................................................52
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Frequently Asked Questions
DRIVING
20. What is like driving to Italy?............................................................................52
21. For how long can i drive my own car in Italy?.................................................52
22. Is my driving licence valid for Italy?.................................................................52
WORK PERMIT
23. What documentation is required for workers coming to Italy?.........................53
24. Is it necessary for me to be present to apply for documents? ............................53
25. Will i have to be present when my permit is released?.....................................53
ABOUT EMC
26. Why should i choose EMC Network?..............................................................53
FOR CORPORATE
27. How we determinate a realistic Housing Budget for the Transferees?................54
28. How we can guarantee that all Transferees will receive the same standard of
service? ...........................................................................................................54
29. How does EMC Network handle Group Moves..............................................54
30. What ongoing support is provided for Transferees and their families? .............54
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Housing FAQ
1. What can I expect to find in an unfurnished, a semi-furnished or a furnished property?
An unfurnished property will be totally empty; this means no kitchen, no light fittings and at times no bathroom fixtures.
A semi-furnished property will include a basic kitchen, usually light fittings and at times also bathroom furniture.
A furnished property can include anything from the basics such as kitchen, table, chairs, beds, bathroom furniture to everything you could
possibly require in a property. Soft furnishings are hardly ever included. A furnished property may occasionally also come with a washing
machine (located in the bathroom rather than the kitchen). Your Relocation Coordinator will confirm whether or not the property has these
facilities.
Tumble dryers are not part of the standard Italian furnishings but at times it is possible to negotiate to have one installed. Air conditioning
is not a standard feature in most Italian properties. Many older buildings are not predisposed to have it installed.
Please note that many technicians do not speak English.
2. What sort of flexibility will I have to negotiate rent or furnishings?
The housing market in Italy is a ‘landlord’s market’. Properties in large cities are in high demand and landlords are generally able to obtain
the prices they ask. It is always worth trying to offer a slightly lower figure than the asking price or request to have other furniture installed
or work done on the property.
Generally, if the requests of a prospective tenant are high and costly, the landlord will agree to do the works requested with an increase in
the rent. It is not likely a landlord will agree to undertake work on the property, install extra furniture and lower the price.
Verbal obligations or promises such as modifications or furnishings of the property are not reliable, thus it is important to have everything
in written. Please advise your Relocation Coordinator about your comments/request, and he/she will prepare a written request to the
landlord.
EMC Network will negotiate on your behalf until an arrangement agreeable to both parties is reached. You will be advised if the landlord’s
request is too high for the type of property or area.
3. How many properties will I be shown?
This depends on the Relocation Package you have; EMC Network Basic Package includes 8 properties and the Standard Package includes
15 properties. You will be told at the outset how many properties you will be shown or how much time you have available to do the house
hunting. The properties provided will be as close to your ‘Needs Analysis’ description as possible according to what is available on the market
at the time.
Please note that the real estate market in Italy moves extremely rapidly, thus we advise you to decide immediately if you have found a property
you like even if you have not seen all properties assigned.
4. How can I secure a property that I choose?
The only way to ensure a property you choose is not rented to someone else is to make a written proposal (Proposta). This is required if the
property is in high demand or if there will be a period of time before the lease can commence.
A Proposta is a proposal to rent, either a draft contract or a few clauses putting forth your offer and conditions on the property. If a Proposta
is required, EMC Network will prepare this for you. The Proposta is to be signed by the one intending to rent and a holding deposit, equalling
one month’s rent paid to the landlord (usually in the form of a cheque, if possible).
The landlord has several days (generally a minimum of 7, the number will be specified in the Proposta) in which he can accept or reject the
Proposta. During this time he may not show the property to anyone else. If he accepts the Proposta he is bound to rent the property to
whomever made the Proposta; if the party who made the Proposta pull out of the deal, the deposit is lost. When the deal goes ahead, the
holding deposit is deducted from the sum owed to the landlord.
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5. What costs are involved in renting a property?
All payments must be done prior or together with the signing of the property contract:
A security deposit will have to be paid to the landlord. This is usually 3 month’s rent (refundable upon exit, note below). At times, landlords
require a ‘Fidejussione’ or ‘Fido’ instead of a security deposit. This entails a specified sum being ‘frozen’ in a bank account as a guarantee
on the property.
The first rental payment will also have to be paid to the landlord. Rent is usually due monthly but landlords can dictate how they wish to be
paid. If a holding deposit has been made along with a Proposta, the sum is deducted from the above payments to the landlord.
Real estate agents commission: throughout most of Italy, it is equal to one month’s rent or 10 % of the annual rent. In Milan it is 10-18%
of the annual rent while in Turin it is two month’s rent. All commissions do not include IVA (country tax).
The landlord is required by law to register the contract in three copies – one for himself, one for the Public Registration Office and one for
the tenant. There is a fee for this registration which is to be split between landlord and tenant. The share of the tenant is 1% annual rent.
Government stamps (‘Bolli’) have to be added to a specific number of pages in each of the contracts (usually every third page). These are
to be paid for by the tenant.
The registration fee and government stamps are either paid at the time of contract signing or are usually added into the second monthly
payment.
6. What other expenses should I expect to pay?
Apartments usually have a monthly Condominium fee, payable together with the rent or payable directly to the building administrator. This
fee is to cover the cost of the upkeep of the common area of the apartment building; lighting, cleaning and general maintenance. It may
include doorman expenses or gardening expenses if there is a common outside area.
If a villa is located in a private compound, a monthly Consorzio or compound fee is usually charged. This fee is for the upkeep of the
private roads, lighting, gardening of any common garden areas, any guards or gatekeepers. All utility expenses are the responsibility of the
tenant, according to consumption. Please also see utility expenses.
Please note:
It is advisable to sign tenancy risk insurance in order to be covered in the event of property damages. Your Relocation Coordinator will
assist you with this.
7. What is the process flow to rent a property?
In order to rent property, a written proposal (Proposta) must be made. This must be presented, signed by the tenant along with the holding
deposit to the real estate agent for the signature of the landlord. Once signed by both parties, the landlord is bound and the holding
deposit is non refundable. A landlord may also require a letter of guarantee from the employer of the tenant or a letter from the company
demonstrating income that can support rental payments.
A legally valid contract is negotiated and prepared by EMC Network. Both parties will agree upon the content. Payments must have been
made. At times the landlord can require that the payment reach his bank account before key delivery. Other times, a bank receipt or proof
that payment has been made will be sufficient.
An appointment is arranged, usually at the real estate agency, for the tenant and landlord to sign the contract. The contract is read through
and EMC Network’ Local Counsellor will translate as necessary. Every copy of the contract is then to be initialled on every page and signed
in full twice on the last page by both parties. It is the landlord’s responsibility to register the contract.
If a contract is to be signed by a company, EMC Network will prepare a final version of the contract and send it to the company for signing.
Once a legal representative of the company has signed the copies of the contract, it will be collected by a Local Counsellor to be taken to
the agency for the landlord’s signature. A copy of the ‘Camera di Commercio’ will be required as well as a photocopy of ID document of
the legal representative who is to sign the contract.
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8. What chance do I have of receiving my full deposit back when I leave the property?
Provided the property and any furnishings are returned in the state in which they were consigned, EMC Network will be able to negotiate a full
deposit return for you. To this end we insist on taking a thorough Property Inspection and Inventory when the tenant enters the property. This
inventory is taken in the presence of the landlord and the tenant and two copies are to be signed by both parties.
9. What responsibility do I have as a tenant towards maintenance of the property ?
Unlike in GB or USA, where the landlord is responsible for the upkeep of the property, Italian law states that the tenant is responsible for general
maintenance whereas the landlord is responsible for major maintenance.
Basically this means that all plumbing and electrical fixtures that are outside of the walls or visible are the responsibility of the tenant (leaking
taps, door bell that does not work etc.). The landlord is responsible for the plumbing and electrical system within the walls of the property; e.g.
heating pipes.
You will receive by the Relocation Coordinator a list of the items you are responsible for.
10. Can i make any changes to the property?
Only with the permission of the landlord.
Small changes (e.g. hanging of towel rails in the bathroom) may be made but the property is to be handed back in exactly the same state it was
consigned. Therefore, any holes made in the walls must be filled and painted over before leaving the property, unless a different agreement is made
with the landlord.
In case alternations have been made to improve the property without the permission of the landlord, the landlord has the right to not reimburse
any expenses the tenant has had in relation to the work. In cases where the landlord does not approve with the changes made, he/she has the right
to require the tenant to put the property back into its original structure.
11. What if I need to break the lease early?
Standard Italian contracts are for 4+4 years. EMC Network will ensure a diplomatic break clause is inserted into the contract for the protection
of the tenant.
It is usually possible to negotiate a break clause after the first year with three or six months notice. In this instance, the landlord will have the final
say as to what is acceptable.
If a one year contract is put in place, it is also sometimes possible to add a break clause after a certain period of months; this depends upon the
landlords being agreeable.
12. What expenses are involved in the purchase of a property?
- Government fees: 3 % (11 % for a second purchase of property).
- Real estate agency fees (approx. 3% of property price)
- Other costs: survey costs, bank loan set-up costs as well as notary fees.
Usually the final figure will be about 10-15% of the property price.
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Utilities & Telephone FAQ
13. What utility expenses will I have to pay?
Utility payments are never included in the rent. Tenants are responsible to pay for gas, electricity and water according to consumption. A garbage tax
is levied on each property annually; this is also the responsibility of the tenant. When renting a property, the utility bills are generally transferred into
the name of the tenant. The cost for the transfer of name of the contract is charged with the first bill. EMC Network will arrange this for you.
If the previous tenant closed the utility accounts before leaving the property, or if the account had unpaid bills outstanding, a new contract must
be set up in the name of the new tenant. The cost of this is higher than the cost of a contract name transfer and is added to the first bill. This
process may take up to seven days from the initial request to the effective transfer. It is not advisable to prepare a new utility contract before the
actual property contract has been signed.
14. How are these accounts charged?
Utility bills arrive to the property address every two months. EMC Network will ensure meter readings are noted when the property inspection and
inventory are taken, to ensure only the tenant’s own consumption is paid for.
The utility companies will send an employee to take the first meter reading after the signing of a new contract. Successive bills are estimates based on
this first reading. Every few months the reading is taken again and the following bill will then be balanced according to the reading. Due payments
will be charged and over payments will be credited.
The first bill is to be paid at the Post Office, thereafter a Bank transfer can be arranged.
15. Will I be able to get Satellite TV?
Satellite dishes may be installed with the permission of the landlord or can at times be negotiated at time of contract preparation. Some buildings
have restrictions that prohibit the installation of any dish.
Decoders can be bought or hired. Subscriptions to channels in the language of your choice can organised by your Local Counsellor as part of
your Settling-in Assistance.
Please note that satellite TV is considered a personal utility, thus an individual request to the satellite TV provider must therefore be submitted.
Your Relocation Coordinator will assist you with this request.
16.What documents do I need to install a Telephone Line?
For a foreigner to request a telephone line from Telecom Italia, a Tax Code (Codice Fiscale) and a Permit of Stay is required. When a new tenant
enters a property a telephone line has to be connected in his name unless the landlord is prepared to keep it in his/her own name.
The choice is of Analogue or ISDN line. A faster Internet access through ADSL broadband is not available in all parts of the country. When it is
requested, EMC Network will have to conduct a research to see if it is available. An exact property address is required. ADSL in Italy is not as fast
as publicised and the service tends to be erratic. EMC Network will arrange the connection of the telephone on your behalf.
17. How long will I have to wait for my telephone?
Telecom will inform of the date and time they will send an engineer to the property to connect the line; this is a minimum of 2 weeks after the
initial application is made.
A telephone apparatus is not included in the request for a telephone line. Consequently, an apparatus must be available when the engineer comes
to connect the line. If you wish to rent the apparatus from Telecom, this can be arranged, however delivery is done separately from the request
for a telephone line.
Although a time of appointment is given, it is not unusual for the engineer to arrive to the appointment up to two hours later than the stated
time.
Please note that as with all bureaucratic procedures in Italy, things can go wrong and end up taking far longer than the average time indicated. An
application for a line may at times be ‘’lost’’ and Telecom does not offer explanations; when this occurs there is nothing that can be done but to
reapply and wait the time it takes.
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18. How will I be billed?
Telephone bills will be sent to the property every two months. The first bill has to be paid in the Post Office, thereafter, a bank transfer can be
arranged.
19. What about Mobile Lines?
Mobile telephone networks now reach almost all of Kenya, and is a recent development within the last 6 years. Please note that at peak times, such
as Friday afternoons, the lines may fail because of over demand, but the situation is improving. WAP/LAN enabled mobile phones have internet
connectivity.
Driving FAQ
20. What is it like driving in Italy?
In order to drive legally in Italy, you must obtain an international Driving Licence (unless you are from an EU country, in which case your licence
is valid also in Italy).
After 12 months of residence in Italy, all non-EU licences must be converted. If no bi-lateral agreement exists with your country, you must take a
driving test to obtain an Italian driving license.
Please note:
When driving in Italy you must have your driving licence with you at all times. Driving without a valid licence is a felony; should anyone be involved
in a serious accident and does not possess a valid licence, he or she risks imprisonment.
Your driving licence is not considered a valid ID in public offices.
21. For how long can I drive my own car in Italy?
You can drive your own car in Italy for six months after which you are required to apply for Permanent Residency. Once the residency has been
given, you have one year to register your car with Italian number plates.
22. Can I buy a car?
In order for a foreigner to buy a car the following documents are required:
- Tax code (Codice Fiscale)
- Permit of stay (Permesso di Soggiorno)
- Permanent residency (Residenza)
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WORK PERMIT
23. What documentation is required for workers coming to Italy?
EU citizens:
- Permit of Stay (Permesso di Soggiorno) - required before telephone can be connected
- Tax or Fiscal Code (Codice Fiscale) - required in order to sign a property contract, connect utilities and activate a mobile phone
Optional:
- Residency (Residenza) - required in order to buy a car
- National Health Registration (ASL)
Non EU citizens:
- Work Permit
- Permit of Stay
- Tax or Fiscal Code (Codice Fiscale)
Optional:
- Residency (Residenza) and or National Health Registration (ASL)
24. Is it necessary for me to be present to apply for documents?
For the presentation of document application, it varies from city to city. Wherever possible, EMC Network will prepare Power of Attorney
(Delega) in order for a Local Counsellor to act on behalf of the Transferee and family.
To release the obtained documents, the Transferee and other members of the family must be present as an original signature is required.
25. Will I have to pay the police when I collect my Permit of Stay?
No, there is no charge for the release of a Permit of Stay (Permesso di Soggiorno) or Tax Code (Codice Fiscale).
ABOUT EMC
26. Why should I choose EMC Network?
- ISO certified company (ISO 9001:2000).
- Extensive rapidly growing client list.
- Exclusive partner/representative of many Global Relocation Service Providers.
- Exclusive representative of many International Law and Immigration Firms.
- Founded and managed by expatriates with first hand relocation experience.
- Quality control guarantee: Head Office directs all relocations and immigrations in every destination.
- All staff required to attend on-going training sessions and workshops to keep updated as to global mobility needs.
- No language barriers - Assistance provided in all major European languages and many others.
- Corporate consultation with EMC Network’ Representatives at location of choice.
- EMC Network own ‘Resource Guides’ providing a wealth of everyday information for expatlife in destination city.
- Comprehensive FAQs for each country serviced.
- Red Alert List to prepare for the specific challenges of each destination.
- Extra ‘Safety’ section in Resource Guides for countries posing specific security threats.
- 24-hour Emergency Helpline for Transferees throughout the duration of the relocation.
- Complimentary 3-month Helpline.
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For corporate FAQ
27. How can we determine a realistic Housing Budget for Transferees?
EMC Netowork work closely with reputable real estate agencies and can advise you as to a realistic budget for suitable housing
in expat areas. A principle concern is to also allow sufficient in the budget to also cover all property security and surveillance,
which is a necessity rather than an option.
28. How can we guarantee all Transferees will receive the same standard of service? (staff relocating
to main cities versus more rural areas?)
All EMC Netowork staff are selected for their local knowledge and expertise; they are either foreigners who have relocated themselves to
Ethiopia or local Ethiopians who have had experience living abroad or working within the expatriate community in their specific city. All of
them deliver our services according to our ISO standard procedures, guaranteeing the same high level of service delivery in every destination
city. All Local Staff are training using our inhouse ‘Training and Operations Manual’ and are given update trainings regularly.
29. How does EMC Network handle Group Moves?
All relocations are handled by the same system of centralization. When required, we arrange for a member of our office team
to go to the location of a group move to be an in-house Coordinator, working from the Client Company’s premises as a point
of reference for HR, Transferees and their families. In main centres we have several Local Counsellors.
30. What ongoing support is provided for Transferees and their families?
EMC Network aim to equip your workforce to settle into their new environment as soon as possible.
Upon arrival they are presented with a local Information Pack. They are given access to our on-line City Specific Resource Guides
that provide general local information as well as specific local information once a suitable property has been located.
We have a 24-hour Emergency Helpline throughout the duration of the relocation.
We provide a 90-day complimentary phone line that can be extended throughout the duration of the assignment.
Our aim is to teach the Transferee how to live in his new city and to equip him to be as independent as possible.
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Turin Resource Guide
EMC Network
Milano
Via T. da Cazzaniga 9/6
20121 Milano, Italy
Roma
Via Nomentana no 455
00162 Roma, Italy
Chiasso
Corso San Gottardo 14
6830 Chiasso - Canton Ticino (Lugano), Switzerland

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